Australian speedster Josh Hazlewood who took three wickets in the first Test match is currently racing against time to get fit for the second Test match.
Scheduled to be hosted in Adelaide between 16-20 December, Hazlewood does not have a lot of time on his hands to get match fit. Young paceman Jhye Richardson is primed as his replacement.
The right arm seamer had complained of soreness after the end of Day three’s play. He bowled just 14 overs in the second innings while the other pacers bowled 20 each. However, during his spell where he took the crucial wicket of Jos Buttler and did not look in visible discomfort.
Captain Pat Cummins spoke about the issue and stated that he was largely doing fine but it was a precautionary measure to not put much pressure on him. Hazlewood has flown to Sydney, and if fit, will join the team back in Adelaide.
Australia have other injury concerns going into the second match, with opener David Warner possibly having broken his rib against a short delivery in the first innings. While Australia have denied of any reports that Warner will be out of the second Test match, but things did not look okay when he could not take field or come out to bat with Australia needing just 20 runs to win the match.