Australia’s Chappell Hadlee T20 preparations against New Zealand have been allotted a crucial disappointment with all-rounder Glenn Maxwell ruled out of the three-match series after injuring his forearm during a net session.

The incident happened in Mount Maunganui. The team was doing the final training session when a pace bowler, Mitchell Owen, delivered the ball and struck Maxwell on the wrist. The 36-year-old player, without any delay, left the practice session, and scans confirmed a fracture to his forearm. He will return home to have a medical appointment to discover a timeline for his comeback to play. Cricket Australia confirmed Maxwell will be out of the New Zealand tour, and wicket-keeper-batter Josh Philippe would be his replacement. The injury might make an impact on Maxwell’s availability for the five-match T20 series against India next month. The team and fans are waiting for him to recover quickly and return to the field.