Mount Maunganui [ New Zealand ], September 30 (ANI): Australia suffered yet another setback ahead of their three-match T20I series against New Zealand as star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell suffered a fractured forearm during the net sessions. The Men in Yellow have brought in wicketkeeper Josh Philippe for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee T20I Trophy.
The 36-year-old was struck on the wrist by a Mitchell Owen delivery as the side was undertaking a net session in Mount Maunganui, putting the finishing touches on their preparation for Wednesday's series opener.
"It didn't sound good. I saw it out of the corner of my eye. (Owen) is not the guy you want to be bowling to in T20 training, that's for sure. Maxi's been there and gone through that (serious injuries) a couple of times now - he w