BGT: Hazlewood pushes case for comeback in Brisbane Test

Injured star pacer set for return to Australia squad as hosts aim for series lead at the iconic Gabba

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Australia's seasoned quick Josh Hazlewood inched closer to process his case for a comeback in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with an intense 45-minute session at the Allan Border Field, some eight kilometres away from the Gabba, where the actual action against the Indians begins Saturday.

Hazlewood, who missed the day-night Test in Adelaide with a side strain, proved his fitness under the scorching Queensland sun alongside his longtime partner-in-crime Mitchell Starc, as the duo fired in unison under the watchful eyes of bowling coach Daniel Vettori.

With only short run-ups available in the Gabba nets and no spare centre wickets, Hazlewood and Starc opted to train at the secondary venue.

This also meant that the Australian top order batters were robbed of the opportunity to face the star quicks during their first major training session since Sunday's win at Adelaide.