Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of WTC final against India, Neser gets call-up | Cricket News – Times of India

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By Adam D Anglo On Jun 4, 2023

NEW DELHI: Australia’s preparations for the upcoming World Test Championship final against India were dealt a major blow as experienced fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out due to a side strain he suffered during his Indian Premier League (IPL) stint.
The highly anticipated WTC final is set to take place at the Oval from June 7 to 11.
In light of Hazlewood’s unfortunate injury, Australia included fast bowler Michael Neser in the squad. While Hazlewood will be given additional time to recover and focus on the Ashes series in England, Neser has been performing impressively in the County Championship for Glamorgan this season.

His recent form has been exceptional, claiming 14 wickets in his last three matches, including an outstanding performance of 7/32 against Yorkshire. Neser has previously represented Australia in two Test matches, during which he secured seven wickets.
However, it is fast medium bowler Scott Boland, who looks a more likely first XI starter in Hazlewood’s absence, in conditions which suits seam-up, hit-the-deck the type of deliveries.
The five-Test Ashes series in England will start on June 16, and Hazlewood, who has already missed a plenty of Test cricket action for Australia, will get more time to be ready for the all-important series.

Hazlewood sustained the side strain during his injury-marred stint with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the recently-concluded IPL in which he played only three games without much success before flying back home.
Hazlewood had returned to bowling upon his return in Sydney, since scans had shown no damage or injury.
Even though he is considered one of the pillars of three-man Australia pace attack, the 32-year-old has not featured regularly in Test cricket, playing only four of the last 19 matches owing to a spate of injuries.
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