Josh Hazlewood ruled out of second Test in huge blow for Australia

• Bowler to miss India clash in Adelaide due to side strain
• Uncapped Abbott and Doggett called into the squad

Australia’s bid to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has taken another hit after Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the second Test with a side strain.

Already sweating on the fitness of Mitch Marsh, Australia suffered a further blow on Saturday when medical staff put Hazlewood on ice for the day-night Test in Adelaide with a sore left side. The injury is not thought to be serious and Hazlewood will remain around the Test squad ahead of the third Test in Brisbane.

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Source: Cricket - The Guardian