Sydney: Australia’s fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is suspected for the second Test against England with a side strain and has returned home, cricket australia Said on Sunday.
The 30-year-old flew to Sydney after suffering an injury during his nine-wicket win in the opening Test in Brisbane, although he has not been officially ruled out of the day-night match in Adelaide.
The 30-year-old flew to Sydney after suffering an injury during his nine-wicket win in the opening Test in Brisbane, although he has not been officially ruled out of the day-night match in Adelaide.
Should he miss the game starting Thursday, Jhye Richardson is expected to replace him in the squad.
Hazlewood had a scan on Friday but bowled on Saturday when Australia pulled off a comprehensive victory to lead the five-match series 1-0.
captain Pat Cummins Said after the match that Hazlewood’s injury was not very serious.
According to local media reports, the opener David Warner He also returned home with injured ribs during his innings of 94 in the first innings at the Gabba.
Although Cummins was confident the left-handed batsman would be fit for the pink-ball Test, the injury could give Usman Khawaja his first Test run after being dropped during 2019. Ashes Chain.
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