Australia faces a dilemma as Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of the pink-ball Test against India due to a side strain, leaving Scott Boland as the prime candidate for replacement. However, Boland's recent exposure in a warm-up game against India could be advantageous for the visitors.

Canberra: There was no cricket played at the Manuka Oval on Saturday due to rain but the action took place in the Australian camp where Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the second Test at Adelaide. The experienced fast bowler had a side strain following Australia’s 295-run loss in the first Test in Perth.

Victorian fast bowler Scott Boland is favourite to replace the injured Josh Hazlewood for Australia's second Test against India in Adelaide. Hazlewood was ruled out of the day-night Test at Adelaide Oval because of a minor side injury with his return date currently unknown.