Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled of the limited-overs squad that is due to face England in the upcoming series starting June 13. Hazlewood, who had been critical to Australia’s success in the Ashes last year, will be replaced by the uncapped Michael Neser. “Josh has been managing some low level bone stress in his lumbar spine for a short period,” cricket.au.com quoted Cricket Australia physiotherapist David Beakley as saying. Already without Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, who will also miss the tour, Australia’s bowling department has been significantly weakened with Hazlewood’s injury. Steve Smith and David Warner, who are serving year-long bans for the ball-tampering scandal will also miss out alongside all rounder Mitch Marsh.

Source: Hindustan Times May 28, 2018 10:18 UTC