Josh Hazlewood injury update: The Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has started between Team India and Australia. The first Test match between these two teams was played in Perth.
Team India won this match by 295 runs. Now the second Test match between these two teams is starting in Adelaide on 6 December
Australia Suffers a Blow: Hazlewood Ruled Out
the Australian team suffered a major setback before the second Test match. Veteran fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will not be able to participate in the second Test match against India due to injury.
Let us tell you that this is going to be the first time since 2015 that the Australian team will play without Hazlewood in the Test match played at their home in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Not only this, for the first time after Josh Hazlewood’s debut, he will not play a match against Team India. Josh Hazlewood’s performance has always been tremendous in international cricket and he has been one of the important players of Australia.
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Uncapped Bowlers Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett Added
Cricket Australia has stated Josh Hazlewood’s exclusion from the second Test. The home team has included uncapped pair Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett in the squad. “Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the day-night Test due to a side injury and Australia’s selectors have included the uncapped pace duo in the squad.
Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Test in Adelaide due to a side strain, and two uncapped bowlers have been called up as cover. Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett have both been included in the squad for the second Test match against India in Adelaide.’
India’s Road to the WTC Final
India needs to secure their spot in the final of the World Test Championship by winning the ongoing Test series against Australia.
The Australian players are likely feeling disappointed that Josh Hazlewood is not participating in the second Test. If Australia aims to reach the final as well, they need to win the remaining Test matches in the series.
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