Former Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was shocked by Josh Hazlewood’s sudden removal from the second pink-ball Test, especially after his comments following Australia’s defeat in Perth.

Gavaskar believes the Australian team is under pressure after the defeat, and Hazlewood’s comments added to the tension. On Day 3 of the Perth Test, Hazlewood said it was up to the batsmen to do something, which sparked much discussion.

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In his Sportstar column, Gavaskar noted that Hazlewood’s comment raised questions about the team’s unity, with former cricketers and pundits questioning whether there were problems within the team. After the Perth Test, Hazlewood was ruled out of the second Test due to a side strain, but Gavaskar found it strange that no one noticed anything wrong with Hazlewood during his press conference.

This made the timing of his injury seem strange, and Gavaskar compared it to situations in Indian cricket in the past, when players were mysteriously sidelined after causing some stir.

“The panic in the Australian ranks is palpable, with former players calling for their heads to be cut off and some even hinting at cracks in the Australian team following Josh Hazlewood’s media interview at the end of the third day’s game, where he suggested that it was appropriate. batsmen to do something now,” Gavaskar said.

“Now, a few days later, Hazlewood is out of the second Test and possibly the series as well with a suspected side strain. It is strange as no one had noticed anything wrong with Hazlewood at that press conference,” Gavaskar added.

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Pressure from poor results fuels tensions in Australian camp

Gavaskar also said that the current situation in the Australian team reminded him of similar incidents in the history of Indian cricket, where the pressure of poor results led to changes and tensions within the team. He noted that such uncertainty is not new in cricket and appears to be affecting Australia now. The defeat in Perth appears to be creating unrest within the team, as evidenced by the absence of Hazlewood and an increased focus on the team’s internal issues.

“Mystery, mystery, something similar to what used to be common in Indian cricket in the past. “Now it’s the Australians and like old McDonald, I just love it,” he further stated.

Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett, both uncapped at Test level, were added to Australia’s squad for the second Test against India. Scott Boland is expected to replace Josh Hazlewood, who is out with a side strain, in the playing XI.

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