Sean Abbott replaces Spencer Johnson for Scotland, England T20I series
In a blow for the Australian cricket team, left-arm quick Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of their scheduled T20I series against Scotland and England. As per ESPNcricinfo, the budding pacer recently picked up a side strain in the Hundred, playing for Oval Invincibles. New South Wales all-rounder Sean Abbott has replaced Johnson for the T20I leg. Here are further details.
Johnson has played six internationals
Johnson, a talented left-arm speedster, has featured for Australia in five T20Is and one ODI. He made his debut last year, against South Africa. The left-arm seamer has six wickets in T20Is as of now. Johnson has been wicket-less in his last four Hundred matches for Oval Invincibles. However, his campaign comes to an end with an untimely injury.
Most wickets in BBL history
All-rounder Sean Abbott was originally added for the ODI leg against England. He now replaces Johnson in the T20I squads as well. The right-arm seamer has featured in 15 T20Is as of now. He is currently the leading wicket-taker in the Big Bash League (165). Abbott has also played the 100-ball competition, featuring for Birmingham Phoenix.
Australia's updated T20I squad
Australia's updated T20I squad: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wicket-keeper), Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa.
A look at Australia's schedule
As per the released scheduled, Australia will first take on Scotland in three T20Is on September 4, 6, and 7. It will be followed by three T20Is (September 11, 13, and 15) and five ODIs (September 19, 21, 24, 27, and 29) against England. Notably, Australia would want to regather their core group for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
