Josh Hazlewood likely to miss rest of Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India due to calf strain

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood could miss the remainder of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India as he suffered a calf strain on Day 4 of the Brisbane Test. Hazlewood bowled just one over in the first session on Tuesday before walking off the field due to a calf issue.

In the drinks break after his over, the 33-year-old pacer was seen having a conversation with captain Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, and the physio before leaving the pitch.

Cricket Australia has said that Hazlewood “sustained a right-sided calf strain” which will stop him from playing any part in the ongoing Brisbane Test and he is likely to miss the remainder of the Test series.

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“Josh Hazlewood has sustained a right-sided calf strain which will prevent him from playing any further part in Test match against India in Brisbane,” a CA statement said. “He sustained the injury during the warm-up this morning and after bowling one over was unable to continue. He is likely to miss the remainder of the Test series. A squad replacement will be made in due course.”

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Scott Boland is expected to replace Hazlewood in the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Boland took five wickets in Adelaide Test when Hazlewood was missing due to an injury.

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The five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently tied at 1-1.

Team India was 238/9 in reply to Australia’s first innings total of 445 at the time of publishing this report.