Australia confirm Josh Hazlewood to return for third Test against India in place of Scott Boland

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Australia confirm Josh Hazlewood to return for third Test against India in place of Scott Boland
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Victorian fast bowler Scott Boland has once again lost his place in the Australian Test team due to the availability of Josh Hazlewood. Hazlewood — who with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc has formed the most consistent fast-bowling trio in Australian cricket history — has overcome the side strain that ruled him out of the second Test against India in Adelaide.

The reigning Allan Border medallist then didn’t bowl in the lead-up to Adelaide as Australia called in Beau Webster for cover, before being asked to get through four overs in the first innings. But Marsh was back to a normal preparation on Thursday, bowling in the nets early in Australia’s training as he readies himself for the crucial third Test in Brisbane. “I had a sore back, but right now it’s feeling as good as it has felt,” Marsh said. “We had a really clear plan before the series started.

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