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Mark Waugh has described it as an 'insult' that Steve Smith was once again kept on the sidelines as Australia lost to Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup on Monday night to put them on the brink of elimination. Smith was added to Australia's 15-player squad on the eve of the game, and it looked like he was in line to play against Sri Lanka.
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Mark Waugh slams Australia selectors for insulting Steve Smith, baffled by Renshaw's absence in must-win game
T20 World Cup 2026: The Australian selectors' questionable calls have come under scrutiny as Sri Lanka pushed them to the brink of elimination with an eight-wicket win.
Senior Australia batter Steve Smith was on Monday approved as replacement for the injured pacer Josh Hazlewood, hours before his side's must-win T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka here. Smith thus becomes the 15th member of the injury-hit Australia squad.