The first day of the two-day tour match between Prime Minister's XI and India has been called off due to incessant rain. Australia has also suffered a major setback, with pace bowler Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the second Test against India due to injury. The 50-over game will now be played tomorrow instead.
Rain Washes Out First Day of PM's XI vs India Tour Match, Hazlewood Ruled Out of Second Test
SYDNEY, Australia - The opening day of the two-day tour match between Prime Minister's XI and India has been canceled due to heavy rain. The match at Canberra's Manuka Oval was scheduled to start on Thursday but was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
The rain also forced the cancellation of India's practice session on Wednesday. The team is preparing for the upcoming four-match Test series against Australia, which begins on December 17 in Adelaide.
In addition to the weather woes, Australia has suffered a major setback with pace bowler Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the second Test against India due to a side strain. Hazlewood suffered the injury during the first Test in Adelaide and will now miss the remaining three matches of the series.
Background
The Prime Minister's XI is a team made up of Australia's best young cricketers. They play a series of matches against touring international teams to give them experience at the highest level.
India is currently ranked second in the world in Test cricket, while Australia is ranked sixth. The two teams have a long and storied rivalry, with India winning the last Test series between the two sides in 2018-19.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
Due to incessant rain.
No, only the second Test.
Michael Neser is expected to take Hazlewood's place in the lineup.
Tomorrow, December 12, weather permitting.
December 17 in Adelaide.
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