With all-rounders Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Hardie ruled out of the series, Australia had to make a change in their roster.
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With all-rounders Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Hardie ruled out of the series, Australia was forced to make changes to their team for the away T20I series against New Zealand. Spencer Johnson, a fast bowler, has been added to the roster late ahead of the opening match on Wednesday. Despite a logistical delay in arriving in New Zealand, Adam Zampa should be able to play in the series, while Matthew Wade will join the squad in Auckland for games two and three.
Stoinis injured his back during the recently concluded T20I series against the West Indies, while Hardie was unable to contend for a spot in the 2017 T20 World Cup squad owing to a calf injury.
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The Chappell-Hadlee Trophy recognises Australian players Ian, Greg, and Trevor Chappell, as well as the New Zealand cricket dynasty of Walter Hadlee and his three sons, Barry, Dayle, and Sir Richard.
The clubs will compete for the title in both white-ball categories, thanks to the Chappell and Hadlee families’ funding and the significance of the series, which overlaps with the T20 World Cup in June.
Former New Zealand great Sir Richard Hadlee stated that the adjustments will improve future series.
“It’s fantastic that the trophy will have increased visibility and profile. I enjoy the new conditions, especially for back-to-back 20-over and 50-over sets. It implies that all games will remain meaningful, and the trophy will be on the line for a longer period of time – plenty to play for,” Hadlee added, as reported by the ICC.
Australia T20 squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade, David Warner and Adam Zampa.
New Zealand T20 Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee and Will Young.
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