Josh Hazlewood Out of T20 Series: Riley Meredith Steps In

Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of Australia's T20 series against Scotland due to a calf injury. Riley Meredith will replace him. Australia will face Scotland starting September 4, 2023, with Mitch Marsh leading the team. Hazlewood is expected to return for upcoming matches against England.

Josh Hazlewood, Australia's fast bowler, has been ruled out of the three-match Twenty20 international series against Scotland due to a calf injury.

Hazlewood will be replaced by Riley Meredith, who last played for Australia in 2021. Meredith is expected to join the squad for the T20 and one day international series against England beginning September 11.

The series versus Scotland starts on September 4 in Edinburgh, with Mitch Marsh stepping up as captain while Pat Cummins takes a rest ahead of a demanding summer program that includes a five-test series against India.

(With inputs from agencies.)