NZ vs AUS, Aaron Hardie: Australian cricket team is ready to tour New Zealand. Where first a three-match T20 series will be played between the two teams. Then a two-match test series will be played. The first match of the T20 series will be played on February 21, but a few days before the match, the Australian cricket team has suffered a big setback.

All-rounder Aaron Hardie has been ruled out of the series due to injury. Let us tell you that Aaron Hardy was not initially a part of the T20 squad for the New Zealand tour. But due to the back injury of Marcus Stoinis, he got a place in the team, but now he himself is out of the squad due to injury.

Aaron Hardie has a calf injury

Aaron Hardie is seen playing for Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield. He suffered a calf injury on the second day while bowling in the match against Tasmania. Initial scans have shown that the injury is not too deep and he needs to be careful. Due to which Aaron Hardie had to be ruled out of the T20 series against New Zealand.

Talking about Aaron Hardie’s injury, Western Australia coach Adam Voges told ESPN Cricinfo, ‘He has a calf injury, he needs to be a little careful. If needed tomorrow he will bat. Hopefully nothing serious happens.

Spencer Johnson chosen replacement

Australia Cricket Board has selected Spencer Johnson as replacement after Aaron Hardie was out of the squad. Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia in the T20 series against New Zealand. Matthew Wade is a part of the squad, but due to the birth of his first child, he will not be a part of the first match. Will join the team for the second and third matches.

Australia’s squad for T20 series against New Zealand-

Mitchell Marsh (captain), Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa.