Glenn Maxwell, Australia’s all-rounder, was ruled out of the Twenty20 International (T20I) series against New Zealand as he suffered a severe wrist injury. He fractured his right wrist after being hit by a Mitchell Owen straight drive while bowling in Mount Maunganui. 

He has been sent home and will meet a medical specialist for further investigation and treatment. The team’s medical staff believe he could recover quickly, but there are doubts about his place in the five-match series against India in October. 

To fill the gap, Sydney Sixers wicketkeeper-batter Josh Philippe has been called up. While not a direct replacement for Maxwell, his inclusion ensures backup for Alex Carey, the only other keeper in the squad.

Maxwell’s fractured wrist deepens Australia’s injury woes. His absence, along with that of several other stars, forces Australia to reshuffle its plans just months before the 2026 T20 World Cup. 

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) named Litton Das as the new captain of their national T20 squad. He is set to lead the team until the 2026 T20 World Cup. Das took over Najmul Hossain Shanto’s former position after he stepped down earlier this year.

All-rounder Mahedi Hasan has been picked as the squad’s vice-captain to help Das lead their matches. Both players will start their new roles in Bangladesh’s upcoming T20I series against the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan.

Das as a leader

Das is no stranger to leadership. In December 2024, he led Bangladesh to a 3-0 T20I win over the West Indies. He’s also led the team in one Test match, seven ODIs, and four T20Is, but this is his first full-time appointment as captain in any format.

Despite a dip in recent white-ball form after he was ruled out of PSL 2025, BCB trusts him to guide the squad well. ‘For Litton, experience has been an important factor�?If he can organise his game, he'll be an asset to the team�? BCB Chair Najmul Abedin shared.

The squad for their upcoming series is packed with top-notch players: Tanvir Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, and Towhid Hridoy. 

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