Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match Twenty20 international series against Scotland due to a calf injury. The injury will see Hazlewood miss the series which commences on September 4th in Edinburgh.
In his place, Riley Meredith has been called up to the squad. Meredith last represented Australia in 2021, and his return comes as a boost for the team. However, it is expected that Hazlewood will be back in action for the subsequent T20 and one-day international matches against England, which begin on September 11th.
The Australian team will be captained by Mitch Marsh during the tour of Scotland as Pat Cummins has been given time off to rest ahead of a busy summer schedule. The highlight of the summer will be the five-test series against India, commencing on November 22nd in Perth. Australia will be looking to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar trophy from India, with further tests scheduled in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne before the teams head to Sydney for the final match from January 3rd.
This series against India is a crucial one for Australia as they aim to regain the trophy and solidify their position in the world of Test cricket.
