Australia and India are set to face one another within the World Test Championship Final to be performed on the Oval, starting on June 7. Ahead of the thrilling encounter, Australia have suffered a large blow as their star seamer has been ruled out of the sport. The 15-member WTC squad of the Kangaroos has now been up to date within the final minute. After getting ruled out of the lately concluded Indian Premier League, Josh Hazlewood will miss the WTC closing attributable to his ongoing Achilles and aspect challenge.
“Hazelwood has been battling injury since he departed his stint with the Royal Challengers Bangalore early during the Indian Premier League and Australia have decided to take no risks with the right-armer ahead of a busy upcoming schedule,” ICC talked about in a press release.
Michael Neser have made the lower within the squad after hiss sensible efficiency in England’s Country Championship as he scalped 19 wickets from simply 5 matches and have additionally scored a century. The 33-year-old right-armer has managed simply two Tests throughout his profession. He will wish to discover a place within the Playing XI of the Aussies within the World Test Championship Final.
“In-form all-rounder Michael Neser earns a call-up to Australia’s 15-player squad for the one-off Test in south London and could come into contention to earn a place in their final XI if selectors opt to include him ahead of Scott Boland. His inclusion has been approved by the World Test Championship Final’s Event Technical Committee,” the assertion added.
It is predicted that Hazlewood will likely be accessible for choice for the primary Ashes Test in Birmingham from June 16.
Updated Australia squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Michael Neser, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc, David Warner
Standby gamers: Mitch Marsh, Matthew Renshaw
