WATCH: Steve Smith arrives in Pakistan amid armed group threat to foreign cricketers ahead of PSL 2026
Steve Smith lands in Lahore under heavy security amid threats to foreign players ahead of PSL 2026.
Steve Smith lands in Lahore under heavy security amid threats to foreign players ahead of PSL 2026.
Armed anti-Pakistan groups have issued a warning to foreign players ahead of PSL 2026, claiming they could face security risks if they travel to the country.
Smith replaces pacer Josh Hazlewood, with Australia having initially held off on naming a substitute after Hazlewood was sidelined earlier this month with a calf injury.
Maxwell struggled for form in the BBL, managing just 76 runs at an average of 15.20 and picking up only two wickets for the Melbourne Stars, while also enduring a tough time in the field.
Bailey revealed that Cummins, who was rested for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, will not feature in Australia’s first World Cup game.
The Australian said Kohli's fitness also makes him stand apart from his contemporaries.
Kohli is constantly rated as the best batsman in the world because of his adaptability to different situations and different formats.
Steve Smith recently posted a video of himself on Instagram, trying his hand at the latte art, where he is seen trying to pour a fern design over his coffee
In normal circumstances, all these players would have been featuring in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
"I feel very lucky to have the option to name a few here," Broad said.
