Australia cricket team player Glenn Maxwell is out of the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand. The all-rounder was struck on his wrist while batting in a net session after which it was announced that he won't be a part of the series. It has come as a setback for both Australia and Maxwell, particularly when they begin their T20 World Cup build-up with the series against the Kiwis. According to a Cricket Australia statement, Maxwell broke his forearm when he was struck by Mitchell Owen while practicing in the nets. Josh Philippe has been appointed as his replacement for the three-match NZ vs AUS T20I series that begins on Wednesday. According to the statement, while Maxwell will have a specialist examine his forearm in the next few days, there is no indication of when he might return. Also Read | Mohsin Naqvi Under Fire for War Comment After India’s Asia Cup Win Maxwell's teammate Matthew Short gave an account of what had occurred, stating it was not good. Maxwell's injury is the second setback for Australia who had lost Alex Carey prior to the series. Glenn Maxwell's injury is a serious blow to Australia as they build up to the T20 World Cup with the New Zealand series. It is a setback to lose a seasoned all-rounder of his caliber, coupled with Alex Carey's loss earlier, which means the team has massive voids to fill. Though Josh Philippe comes in as a cover, Maxwell's absence will certainly be experienced both bat and ball. Fans and team members will wish him an early recovery and return to the team soon. Australian squad for New Zealand T20Is Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Matt Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa