Spencer Johnson Ruled Out of UK T20 Tour

Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 tour of the UK due to a side strain sustained while playing for the Oval Invincibles in The Hundred. Johnson, who had a promising Big Bash League season, will return home for rehabilitation, prompting Cricket Australia to name Sean Abbott as his replacement. This injury adds to Australia's challenges, as they will also be without key players Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc for the series against Scotland and England. Johnson's performance in The Hundred was underwhelming, taking only two wickets across six matches, although he did show potential in one match with figures of 1/10. Looking ahead, Johnson aims to recover in time for the Australian domestic season, with hopes to be considered for future T20 matches, including a series against Pakistan in November. Abbott, known for being the leading wicket-taker in Big Bash history, aims to seize this opportunity after being initially included only for the ODI squad.