Sat Nov 30 12:43:19 UTC 2024: ## Rain Washes Out India vs PM’s XI Tour Match; Hazlewood Out of Second Test
**Canberra, Australia** – The first day of the India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI tour match was abandoned due to persistent rain at Manuka Oval on Saturday. The two teams will now contest a 50-over match on Sunday.
This washout comes as a further blow to Australia, who have already ruled out star pace bowler Josh Hazlewood from the upcoming second Test against India, starting December 6th in Adelaide. Hazlewood, known for his strong performance in day-night Tests, suffered a low-grade left-side injury. This leaves Australia, already trailing 0-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a significant loss in Perth, with a depleted bowling attack.
To bolster their ranks, Australia have called up Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett, both of whom have impressed recently in Sheffield Shield matches. Abbott and Doggett join Beau Webster as additions to the squad for the second Test. Hazlewood will remain with the team in Adelaide to continue his rehabilitation.
Despite the rain, the Indian team, featuring returning players Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, arrived at Manuka Oval and met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The match, originally scheduled as a two-day affair, will now be a single 50-over encounter. The match will be streamed on Disney+Hotstar in India and televised on Star Sports Network.
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