Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of WTC Final against India; replacement announced
Australia’s preparations for the highly anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against India were dealt a significant setback with the news of experienced fast bowler Josh Hazlewood being ruled out due to a side strain he suffered while participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
The much-anticipated WTC final is scheduled to take place at the Oval from June 7 to 11.
As Hazlewood’s replacement, Australia have included fast bowler Michael Neser in the squad. While Hazlewood will be given additional time to recover and focus on the forthcoming Ashes series in England, Neser has been showcasing impressive performances in the County Championship for Glamorgan this season.
Neser’s recent form has been exceptional, evidenced by his haul of 14 wickets in his last three matches, including a remarkable display of 7/32 against Yorkshire. However, Scott Boland is the more likely candidate to secure a spot in Australia’s sta
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