Australia have suffered a significant blow ahead of the second Test of the five-match series against India at the Adelaide Oval, as experienced pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out due? to a? low-grade left side injury.

Hazlewood, who was pivotal in the first Test in Perth with five wickets, including?? a fir??st-innings four-wicket haul, will remain with the team to rehabilitate and prepare for the remainder of the series.

Replacement options for injured Josh Hazlewood

In light of Hazlewood’s absence, the Australian selectors have called up Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett as potential replacement options for the pink-ball Test, which begins on December 6.

Boland, who was part of the original squad as the back-up seamer, is the frontrunner to replace Hazlewood in the playing XI. Boland, known for hi?s ?consistency, is expected to slot into the lineup seamlessly for the day-night Test.

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Abbott and Doggett bring depth to Australia’s pace department. Abbott, a seasoned campaigner in the domestic circuit, has taken 261 wickets in 87 first-class matches. While he has considerable white-ball experience with 26 ODIs and 20 T20Is, the Adelaide Test could mark his debut in the longest format. Doggett, on the other hand, is uncapped at the international level but boasts impressive first-class numbers, having claimed 142 wickets in just 40 matches. Both players will provide additional options for the team as they aim to bounce back in the series.

Australia’s revised squad for the pink-ball Test against India

Pat Cummins (captain), Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Nathan McSweeney, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Mitchell?? Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Sean Abbott, Beau Webster, Brendan Doggett.

Australia heads into the second Test trailing the series after a 295-run defeat in Perth. With the pink ball known to favour swing and seam movement, the team will be hoping for a strong performance from their revamped pace attack as they look to level th?e series.

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In a dramatic turn of events during the day one action of the Sheffield Shield 2023/24 match between Victoria and South Australia, Australian cricketer Peter Handscomb found himself at the centre of controversy.

Early struggles for Victoria’s batting lineup

South Australia’s decision to bowl first paid off early, with Victoria’s openers Travis Dean and Marcus Harris departing cheaply. Handscomb entered the fray with Victoria reeling at 4/2. The pressure intensified as Victoria’s woes continued, reaching 21/3 just seven overs later with the dismissal of Will Pucovski.

Peter Handscomb’s controversial dismissal

Blocking his way to seven off 23 balls, the turning point occurred in the 14th over when he nicked a delivery from Brendan Doggett. The ball angled into him, finding the edge and heading towards South Australia’s captain, Jake Lehmann, at third slip. Lehmann showcased agility and precision, moving swiftly to grasp the low-flying ball with? both hands, celebrating the catch in jubilation. However, the situation took a dramatic turn as Handscomb, despite the ?apparent clean catch, refused to leave his crease.

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On-field standoff

As fielders celebrated, Handscomb stood firm in his crease, gesturing and shaking his head in disagreement. Even after replays validated the dismissal, Handscomb, still unconvinced, remained on the field, leading to an on-field standoff. Lehmann lodged his protest with the umpires, and only after their intervention did Handscomb reluctantly leave the field. This controversial departure left Victoria in a preca?rious position at 29/4.

Here’s the video:

Peter Handscomb refused to leave after edging to the slips until being sent on his way by the umpires 😲 #SheffieldShield#PlayOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/7hs8u47tX7

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 28, 2023

Sam Harper’s heroic century

On a day marked by controversy and intense cricketing moments, Victoria found solace in the remarkable performance of Sam Harper. His stunning hundred, scoring an unbeaten 101 runs in just 66 balls, propelled Victoria to a total of 187/5 by stumps on Day 1. Harper’s exceptional innings provided a silver lining for Victoria, overshadowing the earlier challenges and ensuring a competitive position in the game against South Australia.

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