Setback for Australia as Josh Hazlewood ruled out of WTC final against India

06.06.2023 - 20:12 thenationalnews.com

Australia suffered a significant setback on Sunday after it was announced that fast bowler Josh Hazlewood had been ruled out of the World Test Championship final against India.

Hazlewood was expected to lead a strong Australian pace attack that also includes captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc in the title match at The Oval in London that starts on Wednesday.

However, his fitness was a concern as the right-arm quick had left the Indian Premier League early after complaining of "minor side soreness".

Cricket Australia announced that Hazlewood is still managing a left Achilles issue as well as the side injury, and so won't play against India.

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