Injuries continue to make headlines ahead of Australia’s tour of New Zealand, starting with the first of three T20Is on Wednesday (Feb 21) in Wellington. Days after star all-rounder Marcus Stoinis got ruled out of the T20I leg with a back injury, his replacement, Aaron Hardie, has now suffered a calf issue and is out of the squad.

Stoinis' replacement Aaron Hardie ruled out of New Zealand T20Is, Spencer Johnson added to squad

New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against Australia with veteran star Trent Boult set for a return for the first time since November 2022.

NZ vs AUS: Trent Boult returns to T20I squad; Rachin Ravindra, Josh Clarkson handed maiden call-ups

Star New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell will miss the second Test against South Africa (starting February 13 in Hamilton) and the following T20I series versus Australia to recover from the long-troubling foot injury.

Daryl Mitchell to miss South Africa Test, Australia T20Is to focus on foot rehab