Hazlewood facing crucial '24 hours' ahead of third Test against India

[ad_1] The subsequent 24 hours shall be essential in deciding if star fast Josh Hazlewood shall be match to return for Australia's third Check in opposition to India in Brisbane.

Hazlewood missed the 10-wicket demolition of India within the day-night Check in Adelaide with a aspect pressure.

On Monday, 33-year-old Hazlewood bowled two full spells on Adelaide Oval as Australia's teaching workers watched on, a day after the hosts levelled the Border-Gavaskar Trophy collection at 1-1.

"It's going to be how I pull up within the 24 hours following it," Hazelwood stated.

"It is about cooling down just about totally after which going once more in the identical day, and the depth has bought to be proper up there as nicely."

Scott Boland (proper) claimed 5 wickets in Australia's win over India in Adelaide. ( Getty Photographs: Paul Kane )

Hazlewood admitted having Victoria workhorse Scott Boland in Australia's squad made the choice to relaxation simpler.

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In Boland's first Check since July 2023, the 35-year-old completed with match figures of 5-105, slotting seamlessly again into the tempo assault alongside captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.

"I believe if this [Adelaide] was the final Check of the summer season, I may have doubtlessly ran the gauntlet and performed," Hazlewood stated.

"I believe I'd have been in a reasonably unhealthy state by the top of the sport. Regardless that it was solely a brief sport, it simply wasn't fairly proper.