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Australia's T20 World Cup Hopes Dwindle Amid Key Absences

2/17/2026

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Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign faltered after losses, including a 23-run defeat to Zimbabwe and an eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka.
Mitchell Marsh, Australia captain, said luck is needed to advance and that Ireland must beat Zimbabwe.
The absence of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood has weakened the Australian bowling attack.
Fans question the omission of Steve Smith, Australian cricketer, and Matt Renshaw, Australian batsman.

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Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign faltered after losses, including a 23-run defeat to Zimbabwe and an eight-wicket loss to Sri Lanka.
Mitchell Marsh, Australia captain, said luck is needed to advance and that Ireland must beat Zimbabwe.
The absence of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood has weakened the Australian bowling attack.
Fans question the omission of Steve Smith, Australian cricketer, and Matt Renshaw, Australian batsman.