BGT: Boland to replace injured Hazlewood as Australia aim to level series

Under pressure after being overpowered by Team India in the Perth Test, Australia have suffered a blow ahead of the pink ball encounter - the second of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out due to injury.

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins revealed that experienced pacer Scott Boland will replace the injured Hazlewood for the Adelaide Test while announcing the host's playing combination on Thursday.

The Adelaide Test will be Boland's first match for Australia in the last 18 months. Skipper Cummins also confirmed that Mitchell Marsh will be fit to bowl in the Adelaide Test, according to cricket.com.au.

Boland's previous Test was against England in the prestigious Ashes 2023 series. The 35-year-old will be replacing Hazlewood who suffered an injury during the Perth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. On the other hand, Marsh has been added to the playing eleven even after battling with back stiffness, which stopped him from bowling at full tilt during India's second innings in the Perth Test.