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The Australia National Cricket Team has suffered a major setback ahead of their five-match T20I series against the England National Cricket Team, with fast bowler Nathan Ellis ruled out due to a side strain.
The Australian selectors have recalled the left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis for the T20I series as Ellis’ replacement. The changes have been made amid the ongoing second ODI against England.
Nathan Ellis ruled out of England T20I series, Ben Dwarshuis replaces him
Australian fast bowler Nathan Ellis is still recovering from the injury he picked up during the recent ODI series against South Africa in September 2026. The injury had also forced Ellis to miss the third and final ODI against South Africa in Potchefstroom.
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Following the setback, Ben Dwarshuis has been called up to replace Ellis in the Australian squad for the five-match T20I series against England at home. Australia have also made a change to their ODI team, with Riley Meredith joining the squad in Adelaide for the final two matches.
The left-arm fast bowler Dwarshuis will now get a chance to return to the Australian setup for the first time since Australia's ODI series against Bangladesh in June. Dwarshuis’ inclusion gives Australia another pace option for the T20I battle against England, starting in Melbourne on November 21.
Australia’s updated T20I squad:
Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Joel Davies, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sam Harper, Spencer Johnson, Mitch Owen, Lachlan Shaw, and Adam Zampa.
Australia vs England Five-Match T20I Series Schedule –
- First T20I: November 21 – Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Second T20I: November 24 – Gold Coast Stadium
- Third T20I: November 27 – The Gabba
- Fourth T20I: November 29 – Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
- Fifth T20I: December 2 – Manuka Oval
Riley Meredith replaces Mahli Beardman for second ODI
Australia have also brought Riley Meredith into their playing XI for the second ODI against England in Adelaide on November 15. Meredith has replaced young pacer Mahli Beardman, who will miss the game as part of workload management due to his history of back injuries.
Beardman had made a dream start to his international career in the first ODI, taking an impressive six-wicket haul on debut and playing a key role in Australia's seven-wicket win over England. However, the Australian team management has decided not to put extra pressure on Beardman and will manage his workload carefully.
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Tom Banton's stunning century puts England in command against Australia in 2nd ODI
Meanwhile, England have already made 221/4 in 36.3 overs after Australia invited them to bat first in the second ODI at Adelaide Oval. Tom Banton has been the star batter for England, scoring 121 runs off 99 balls with 12 fours and four sixes.
Joe Root also made a valuable contribution with 62 off 68 balls. After Harry Brook's dismissal, Jordan Cox (17*) and Will Jacks (2*) are batting at the crease.
Xavier Bartlett has been leading Australia's attack, taking two wickets for 39 runs in 6.3 overs. Cooper Connolly (1/6) and Riley Meredith (1/68) have also picked up one wicket each at Adelaide Oval.
