Australia add Steve Smith
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They now need victories in their remaining group matches against Oman and Sri Lanka to progress to the Super Eights without relying on other results.
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of his team’s opening match against Ireland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Steve Smith will join the team in Sri Lanka as cover, with Travis Head leading the Men in Yellow in the ongoing game at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.