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Spencer Johnson ruled out of UK tour, Sean Abbott called as replacement

Friday, 16-Aug-2024
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Australian have been dealt a significant blow as their left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Scotland and England. Spencer was ruled out of the series after he sustained a side strain in the Hundred competition while playing for oval Invincibles. 

With the injury to Spencer, Australia have added Sean Abbott to the squad as the replacement for Spencer. As for Spencer, he will head back home to undergo rehabilitation. So far, Spencer has played five T20Is and one ODI for Australia since making his debut against South Africa last year. 

Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

 

 

 

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