Adelaide Test replacement Scott Boland delivered an impressive performance after Hazlewood was ruled out due to a side strain. Boland seized his opportunity, claiming five wickets in the match and dismantling India\u2019s top order. However, with Hazlewood nearing fitness, he is likely to be included in the third Test.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Brett Lee believes that Hazlewood, provided he is fully fit, should return to the starting XI for the Brisbane Test. Lee acknowledged Boland\u2019s outstanding effort but emphasised Hazlewood\u2019s consistent performances and seniority.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Look, it\u2019s a tough one but you\u2019d have to go back on form and what Josh Hazlewood has done. For me personally, Josh Hazlewood slips straight back in. If he\u2019s fully fit he gets the new ball, or at least is definitely back in the team,\u201d Lee told Fox Sports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Boland\u2019s appearance in Adelaide marked his first Test in 18 months, with his last outing coming during the third Ashes Test in 2022. Despite the long hiatus, the pacer delivered a stellar performance, taking crucial wickets of Shubman Gill and Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the first innings. He followed it up in the second innings by dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, and Mohammad Siraj.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Boland\u2019s five wickets came at a crucial juncture for Australia, helping them level the series at 1-1. Hazlewood had also made a strong start to the series, claiming five wickets in the opening Test at Perth, including four in India\u2019s first innings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s unfortunate for Scott Boland because when he\u2019s had his opportunity, he\u2019s nailed it. I look at Scott Boland and I probably think he\u2019s a bit like MacGill playing in the Warne era. MacGill took 200 Test wickets bowling when Shane Warne was either injured or out for other reasons. So he was a quality, quality bowler,\u201d Lee said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lee further highlighted that Boland would likely be a mainstay in any other Test side around the world. \"Boland could be in any team around the world. Any playing nation. But unfortunately, when you\u2019ve got Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood, they\u2019re still doing the business, and they\u2019re in his way at the moment. It\u2019s nothing against Boland because he\u2019s bowled the house down.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt\u2019s unfortunate for Scott Boland because when he\u2019s had his opportunity, he\u2019s nailed it. I look at Scott Boland and I probably think he\u2019s a bit like MacGill playing in the Warne era. MacGill took 200 Test wickets bowling when Shane Warne was either injured or out for other reasons. So he was a quality, quality bowler,\u201d Lee said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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