Batting legend and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has ruffled a few Australian feathers by hinting that Josh Hazlewood might have been dropped, contrary to the official reason of 'side strain' given for his unavailability for the second Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide.

Indian cricket legend and Channel 7 commentator Sunil Gavaskar has cast doubt over Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood’s injury. Writing a column for Indian news outlet Sportstar, Gavaskar has suggested Hazlewood was dropped for making divisive comments about the team during the first Test in Perth.

After losing the series opener, Australia will be without Josh Hazlewood for the second Test against India in Adelaide after the experienced quick sustained a side strain.

Australia pace bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of next week’s second cricket test against India with a side strain injury.

Australia call up uncapped duo Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett for the second Test against India after seamer Josh Hazlewood is ruled out through injury.

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Scott Boland has yet to be told if he will replace Josh Hazlewood in the second Test against India after the premier paceman was ruled out with a side strain. The man most likely to replace Hazlewood in Adelaide for the day/night Test,

Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the Adelaide Test due to a side strain; Scott Boland is likely to replace him. India secured a commanding 295-run victory in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,

In Perth, Hazlewood precipitated the Indian collapse with four for 29, then backed it up with 21 overs for just 28 runs and the wicket of Devdutt Padikkal