The latest blow further depletes Australia’s pace bowling stocks, who have already lost captain Pat Cummins as well as Sean Abbott to injuries.
Michael Neser has been brought into the squad for Australia to provide cover for Hazlewood and Abbott.
Neser has played two Test matches for Australia, debuting against England at Adelaide Oval in 2021. However, it is 31-year-old uncapped Brendan Doggett who is ‘firming for a Test debut after Australia’s injury woes deepened on Saturday,’ as reported by cricket.com.au.