Australia pace bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of next week’s second cricket test against India with a side strain injury.

Australian pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was on Saturday ruled out of the second test against India in Adelaide, with seamers Sean Abbott and Brendon Doggett added to their squad.

Australia will be wary knowing an underdog India have lifted off the canvas before, but they are strong favorites in a series that always captivates the cricket world.

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Australia call up uncapped duo Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett for the second Test against India after seamer Josh Hazlewood is ruled out through injury.

Canberra: There was no cricket played at the Manuka Oval on Saturday due to rain but the action took place in the Australian camp where Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the second Test at Adelaide. The experienced fast bowler had a side strain following Australia’s 295-run loss in the first Test in Perth.

Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Adelaide in a major blow to Australia’s hopes of rebounding.

Victorian fast bowler Scott Boland is favourite to replace the injured Josh Hazlewood for Australia's second Test against India in Adelaide. Hazlewood was ruled out of the day-night Test at Adelaide Oval because of a minor side injury with his return date currently unknown.