India vs Australia: Josh Hazlewood Ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 Due to Injury

Last Updated: February 20, 2023, 12:59 IST

Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023 (AP Photo)

As confirmed by Cricket Australia, the right-arm quick hasn’t recovered from ‘Achilles injury’ and won’t be taking further part

Australia have been dealt another massive blow with star pacer Josh Hazlewood getting ruled out of the rest of the Test series against India. As confirmed by Cricket Australia, the right-arm quick hasn’t recovered from ‘Achilles injury’ and won’t be taking further part.

“Josh Hazlewood will take no further part in the Border Gavaskar Trophy having not been able to overcome an Achilles injury,” the caption of social media post by cricket.com.au read.

“Pat Cummins is heading to Sydney between Tests due to a serious family illness. And Cameron Green and Mitch Starc are in line to return to the XI for the third Test,” it added.

Earlier, on Sunday, India defeated Australia by 6 wickets to go 2-0 up in the series and thus, retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the third time in a row.

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