Josh Hazlewood ruled out of pink-ball Test vs India, doubtful for entire series as Australia suffer major setback

Australia has encountered a significant setback leading up to the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will be unavailable for the team in Adelaide. Hazlewood sustained a side strain, resulting in his exclusion from the pink-ball game.

Cricket Australia has characterized the injury as a low-grade left-side strain. In response, the hosts have enlisted Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott as replacements for the day-night match at the Adelaide Oval.

Both Doggett and Abbott are yet to make their debut in the red-ball format of the game. Doggett boasts an impressive record of 142 wickets in 40 first-class matches, with a bowling average of 28.63. He has achieved nine four-wicket hauls and four five-wicket hauls thus far. Despite his domestic success, Doggett has not represented Australia at the international level.