Australia's Challenging T20 World Cup Journey Without Top Bowlers

Australia enters the T20 World Cup without their leading fast bowlers, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. Nathan Ellis, leading the pace attack, believes the revamped team can overcome this setback. Despite lacking recent match practice, Ellis remains optimistic about their chances in the championship.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 09-02-2026 13:05 IST | Created: 09-02-2026 13:05 IST
Australia's Challenging T20 World Cup Journey Without Top Bowlers

Injuries have left Australia down on pace power as they head into the T20 World Cup, with key players Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood sidelined. Despite this, veteran Nathan Ellis asserts that the revamped attack can still bring home the trophy.

Due to back and Achilles injuries, Cummins and Hazlewood are unable to participate, leaving Australia without its top fast-bowling trio, including Mitchell Starc. Nathan Ellis, now leading the pace unit, remains hopeful that they can compensate for the absence of their seasoned teammates.

As Ellis prepares for the opener against Ireland, focus shifts to adapting strategies, especially in the wake of a 3-0 warmup series defeat to Pakistan. Ellis, mainly a death bowler, acknowledges potential changes in his role to adapt to these challenging circumstances.

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