Josh Hazlewood has been cleared to play in the Gabba Test against India. (Getty Images: Izhar Khan)
In short:
Josh Hazlewood returns to the Australian squad for the third Test against India at the Gabba.
Scott Boland makes way for Hazlewood to join the Australian XI.
What’s next?
The third Test begins in Brisbane on Saturday.
Experienced Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will play in the third Test against India at the Gabba after overcoming a side injury.
Victorian fast bowler Scott Boland will make way for Hazlewood’s return.
Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed on Friday that the team line-up will remain unchanged with the five-match Test series tied at 1-1.
“Josh Hazlewood is back,” Cummins said.
“He has had no problems and played very well yesterday and in the last few days.”
ABC Sport will broadcast the third Test match at the Gabba live from December 14.
Hazlewood missed Australia’s 10-wicket win over India in the second Test at Adelaide Oval.
His place in the Australian bowling attack was taken by Boland, who took figures of 5-105.
Hazlewood admitted on Monday he was in a race against time to prove himself worthy of playing in the Brisbane Test.
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He did not train with the majority of the Australian squad on Thursday but completed a session at the Allan Border Field.
In the first Test match against Australia in Perth, Hazlewood took 4-29 (13) in India’s first innings and 1-28 (21) in India’s second innings.
Cummins said Boland’s absence from the third Test match was “tough” for him after his impressive performance in Adelaide.
“He’s been fantastic in Adelaide, unfortunately he’s been on the bench for the majority of the last 18 months but whenever he’s played he’s been fantastic,” he said.
“It’s a shame for Scottie, but he’s got quite a bit of game time left in this series, so I’d be surprised if he doesn’t get another chance.”
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