Australia pace bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of next week’s second cricket test against India with a side strain injury.

In a major blow to Australia, star pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Test in Adelaide against India, with the visitors leading the five-match series 1-0.

The Australian team has suffered a huge setback ahead of the 2nd Test against India in Adelaide. A key bowler is now ruled out ahead of the encounter due to a low-grade injury.

Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was on Saturday ruled out of the second Test against India a day-night match starting in Adelaide on December 6 with a "low grade left side" injury, Cricket Australia announced.

Australian pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was on Saturday ruled out of the second Test against India in Adelaide, with seamers Sean Abbott and Brendon Doggett added to their squad. "Hazlewood will remain with the group in Adelaide to prepare for the remainder of the series,

Australia faces injury setbacks with Hazlewood ruled out, Marsh doubtful, and uncapped Webster called in as cover.

Josh Hazlewood was Australia's best bowler in the first innings of the Perth Test, taking 4 for 29 as India were bowled out for 150.

A Cricket Australia statement said that Hazlewood had a "low grade left side injury" and he would remain with the squad in Adelaide to work through his recovery. Hazlewood was the