Fresh injury concern for Australia provides doubt on victory push
A potential big blow for the Aussies as they push hard for victory in the third Test against India at the Gabba.
Australia's bid for victory in the third Test against India has taken a blow with experienced seamer Josh Hazlewood hurting his calf on the fourth day.
Hazlewood bowled just one over during the first session on Tuesday aftr reporting an issue in the warm-up, with an Australian spokesperson confirming the right-armer was taken from the field due to 'calf awareness'.
"Josh Hazlewood reported calf awareness in this morning’s warm-up," Australia confirmed via a statement.
"He will be taken for scans to assess the injury.
"Any updates will be shared in due course."
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The 33-year-old will be sent for scans on the affected area and his availability for the remainder of the Brisbane Test and the rest of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will be determined in due course.
Hazlewood only just returned from a side issue that forced him to miss Australia's 10-wicket victory in Adelaide, with fellow pacer Scott Boland making way for the crucial third Test of the series at the Gabba as both teams press for a place in next year's ICC World Test Championship final.
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Australia and India are locked at 1-1 in the five-match series, with both teams still to this point in the running for a World Test Championship Final spot, to be played at Lord's in June 2025.