Australia are set to face a "forensic review" of their disappointing T20 World Cup campaign after the injury-ravaged team prematurely crashed out of the showpiece.

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh was on Wednesday forced to miss the team's opening match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup against Ireland after suffering a groin injury.

Mitchell Marsh is confident that his side's relatively inexperienced bowling attack will rise to the challenge in the absence of frontline pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood during the T20 World Cup.

Their recent form has been far from convincing and the loss of two lead pacers has only added to Australia's woes but the former champions will still start as overwhelming favourites in their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland.

It has been reported that Josh Hazlewood will miss the initial stages of the ICC T20 World Cup and will continue his rehabilitation in Sydney for his Achilles injury.

Mitchell Marsh is a player who gives explosive starts to Australia's innings and fulfils the need for a good captain in T20Is.

Australia cricket team Pakistan: During a press conference in Pakistan, Mitchell Marsh maintained a neutral stance on political issues affecting the T20 World Cup 2026, emphasising team focus and safety assurances.

PAK vs AUS 2nd T20I Highlights: Pakistan are warming up for the T20 World Cup in a great way. After winning the first T20I, they have now thrashed Australia by 90 runs in the second T20I in Lahore

Australia are confident that the short, interrupted prelude to their tour of Pakistan will not affect their performance in the three-match T20I series or the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup. reported ICC Cricket.

Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were Thursday named in a spin-heavy provisional Australian squad for this year's T20 World Cup after their Ashes campaign was ruined by injury.