Josh Hazlewood is more likely to be absent for the remaining Border-Gavaskar Trophy matches as a consequence of a proper calf pressure. The damage occurred through the third Take a look at on the Gabba, as confirmed by Cricket Australia on Tuesday.
This damage additionally prevented Hazlewood from taking part within the Brisbane Take a look at, impacting Australia’s bowling energy.
“He is fairly flat, However we’ll get round him, put our arm round him and present a little bit of care and love for the large fella.” Nathon Lyon mentioned to ABC Sports activities.
Nathan Lyon expressed his concern for his teammate’s damage and the group’s assist for him. The group additionally missed the prospect to implement the follow-on after robust batting by Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah on the fourth day.
Cricket Australia’s official assertion confirmed Hazlewood’s proper calf pressure and his unavailability for the remaining Take a look at collection in opposition to India.
“Josh Hazlewood has sustained a proper aspect calf pressure which can forestall him from taking part in any additional half within the Take a look at match in opposition to India in Brisbane. He’s more likely to miss the rest of the Take a look at collection.”
Hazlewood bowled just one over on Tuesday earlier than leaving the sphere after consulting with captain Pat Cummins, senior participant Steve Smith, and physio Nick Jones. He subsequently underwent scans.
“He is fairly despondent,”
Assistant coach Daniel Vettori described Hazlewood’s state through the post-day press convention.
“(He) felt it this morning in warm-ups, gave it an excellent crack, it is simply unlucky for him to return again, put a lot effort after one other damage with the aspect pressure, then to choose up a calf pressure right here, notably in these circumstances is admittedly robust on him,””
Vettori additional defined the tough timing of the damage, notably after Hazlewood’s latest return from a aspect pressure.
On Monday, the third day, Hazlewood had dismissed Virat Kohli with a supply outdoors off-stump. This was a key second earlier than his damage.
Hazlewood’s inclusion within the third Take a look at marked his comeback after lacking the Adelaide Pink Ball Take a look at as a consequence of a aspect pressure. He had changed Scott Boland within the taking part in eleven.
“Clearly, it appears like Hazlewood will likely be out,”
Vettori acknowledged the chance of Hazlewood’s absence for the rest of the collection and Scott Boland is anticipated to return to the taking part in eleven for the Melbourne and Sydney Exams.
Vettori highlighted Boland’s constant efficiency as a backup seamer and his robust document in Australian situations.
“I feel Boland speaks for himself. I imply, the way in which he bowled in Adelaide, the way in which that he has constantly been the back-up seamer, and each single time he has been requested to step up, notably in Australia, he has been excellent, so I feel that will be the logical factor to conclude.”
