IND vs AUS / This star player is out of the second test match, the team gets the biggest shock!

IND vs AUS: The Indian cricket team is currently playing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on the Australia tour. India won the first Test match by 295 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the series. Now both the teams will play a day-night Test at the Adelaide Oval from December 6. But before this important match, the Australian camp has suffered a major setback. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Test due to a side strain.

Hazlewood's replacement announced

According to ESPNcricinfo, Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett have been included in the Australian team in place of Hazlewood. However, it seems difficult for both of them to play in the playing XI as Scott Boland is already in the team. Hazlewood's absence is a big setback for Australia, especially considering his excellent form. In the first Test, he took four wickets in the first innings and one in the second innings against the Indian batsmen.

Increasing difficulties for Australia

The Australian team has faced criticism after losing the first Test. Now with Hazelwood out, the team's problems have increased further. The second Test match is very important for them in terms of reaching the final of the World Test Championship (WTC).

Currently, the Australian team is in second place in the WTC points table with 8 wins in 13 matches. But a defeat against India can push them back in the race for the final.

Josh Hazelwood: The backbone of the Australian pace attack

Hazlewood is one of Australia's most experienced bowlers. He made his Test debut in 2014 and has taken 278 wickets in 71 Tests so far. Apart from this, he has 138 wickets in ODIs and 67 in T20s. Hazelwood's accurate bowling and swinging ability could have proved especially useful in the day-night Test.

Indian team's confidence high

On the other hand, the Indian team is in great form. Both the bowlers and the batsmen performed brilliantly in the first Test. India has a great opportunity to keep the pressure on Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

Pink Ball Test: What do the statistics say?

Playing with the pink ball in a day-night test is always challenging, especially for fast bowlers. The absence of an experienced bowler like Josh Hazlewood could prove to be a disadvantage for Australia.

Conclusion

Australia has suffered a major setback before the Pink Ball Test. The absence of Josh Hazlewood could be an opportunity for the Indian team to take advantage. At the same time, this match could be the last chance for the Australian team to make a comeback in the series and stay in the race for the WTC final. An exciting match is expected in Adelaide.