Australia’s preparations for the second Test against India in Adelaide have been disrupted by the injury to Josh Hazlewood, who has been ruled out due to a side strain. This setback leaves a significant gap in Australia’s pace attack and raises doubts about his participation in the rest of the Border-Gavaskar series.

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• Hazlewood ruled out of Adelaide Test against India due to side strain.
• Injury increases doubts about his availability for the remainder of the series.
• Hazlewood was instrumental in Australia’s performance in the first Test, taking 4-29 in Perth.
• His absence prompts call-up for bowlers Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett.
• Scott Boland likely to replace Hazlewood in the playing XI.
• Boland has not played a Test since July 2023 during the Ashes tour.
• Abbott has 26 ODIs and 20 T20Is but has been pushing for a Test debut.
• Doggett impressed with domestic performances, including 6-15 against India A.
• Hazlewood’s injury described as “low grade,” but uncertainty surrounds his recovery.
• Australia faces extra pressure after a heavy 295-run defeat in the first Test.