Hazlewood grounded for second Test

Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test starting in Adelaide on Thursday after suffering a side strain.

Hazlewood has returned to Sydney for further assessment and rehabilitation with a decision on his fitness for the Boxing Day Test to be made in due course.

Jhye Richardson and Michael Neser are vying for the one position in the side to make up the XI.

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