The Ashes: David Warner fit for second Test, Josh Hazlewood to be replaced by Jhye Richardson : Rashtra News
Jhye Richardson, who has played two Test matches so far, beat out the uncapped pace veteran Michael Neser for the spot in Australia’s attack with Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and spinner Nathan Lyon.
Jhye Richardson has played two Test matches in his career. (AFP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Richardson last played a Test against Sri Lanka in 2019
- Hazlewood was ruled out of Adelaide after suffering a side strain
- Warner suffered bruised ribs after taking a few body blows during his 94 in Brisbane.
Jhye Richardson will replace injured paceman Josh Hazlewood but opener David Warner has been cleared to play against England in the second day-night Ashes test, Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Wednesday. Richardson, who has played two Tests so far, last played a red ball match for Australia in 2019 against Sri Lanka.
Hazlewood was ruled out of Adelaide after suffering a side strain during Australia’s nine-wicket win in the first test at the Gabba.
Two-test Richardson beat out the uncapped pace veteran Michael Neser for the spot in Australia’s attack with Cummins, Mitchell Starc and spinner Nathan Lyon.
Lefthander Warner suffered bruised ribs after taking a few body blows during his 94 in Brisbane.
There were no other changes to the XI that dominated at the Gabba to give Australia a 1-0 lead in the five-test series.
Australia hold the urn after retaining it in 2019 in England, where they drew the series 2-2 against Joe Root’s team.
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