Australia This time is proving to be quite challenging for the cricket team, especially at a time when the team is struggling to hold its own in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against the Indian team. On Friday night, Cricket Australia gave a news which worried both players and fans. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood, who bowled brilliantly in the recent Perth Test, has been ruled out of the next Test match due to injury. He is suffering from low grade left side injury, i.e. pain in the lower abdomen.
Hazlewood’s brilliant performance in Perth Test
Josh Hazlewood had a brilliant performance in the Perth Test, where he boosted the hopes of the Australian team with his balls. He troubled the Indian batsmen with his pace and accuracy on the first day and took 4 wickets by the end of the first day. He took an important wicket in the second innings also. In this way, he took a total of 5 wickets, which once again proved his performance ability. But now after his injury, a big crisis has arisen for the team.
Abbott and Doggett included in the squad in place of Hazlewood
Cricket Australia took immediate action on the news of Hazlewood being out of the Adelaide Test due to injury. He has included Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett in the team in place of Hazlewood. Abbott has proved his ability to perform in recent months and his return to Test cricket could provide some relief to the Australian team. Doggett, who has produced several impressive performances with his fast bowling in recent times, is now ready to make his mark in international cricket once again.
Mitchell Marsh’s injury also increased the team’s list of concerns.
After Hazlewood’s injury, the Australian team suffered another major blow when all-rounder Mitchell Marsh suffered a muscle strain. Marsh’s injury is an even more serious problem for the team, because his role is not just that of a batsman but also of an all-rounder. After the Perth Test, questions were raised over Marsh’s fitness. The team’s head coach Andrew McDonald had expressed his concern and said that there were doubts over Marsh’s fitness. Team captain Pat Cummins also expressed concern about this matter and said that Marsh’s injury could affect his condition.
Beau Webster added to the squad
Due to injury to Mitchell Marsh, Beau Webster has been included in the team in his place. Webster, who is a young and talented all-rounder, has impressed everyone with his stellar performances in domestic cricket. Webster’s inclusion in the squad gives Australia another potential option who can contribute with both batting and bowling.
Scott Boland’s role in the practice match
The performance of players in practice matches is very important for their fitness and selection in the team. This time Scott Boland may get a chance to play in the second practice match. This practice match is being held for PM Evelan, and during this match Boland will try to impress the selectors with his bowling. Boland’s last Test match came in 2023 during the Ashes series at Leeds. His return could be a positive sign for the team.
India has 1-0 lead, preparations for Adelaide test
India has taken the lead in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by defeating Australia by 295 runs in four days. With this win, the Indian team has proved that their batting and bowling combination is very strong. Now, with the second Test starting in Adelaide from December 6, the challenge for Australia to win this match has become more difficult than ever. Injuries to Hazlewood and Marsh have reduced the strength of the team, making India’s chances of victory more likely.
Indian team is also ready, but trouble for Australia
The Indian team had defeated Australia in the first test with its strategies and hard work of the players. Now, they are all set to maintain their lead in the Adelaide Test. At the same time, the injuries of Hazlewood and Marsh have become a big question for Australia. Amidst these challenges, cricket fans will have to see whether Australia will be able to overcome the weakness of their team or India will ensure their victory in the series by making another big score.
A look at the upcoming matches
There are still many matches left in this series and with every test match there will be a change in the morale and strategy of the teams. The Indian team will now be eyeing a hat-trick of wins, while Australia will have to strengthen its team combination at all costs.
