Josh Hazlewood returns to Australia's playing eleven for the crucial third Test against India at the Gabba, replacing Scott Boland. Hazlewood recovered fully from a side strain, proving his fitness in recent bowling sessions.

Despite five wickets - victims included India captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in the first innings and Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second - in the day-night Test in Adelaide, Scott Boland will not find a place in the Australia XI for the all-important third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy,

Australia XI for third Test: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk) Pat Cummins, Mitch Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

Experienced Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will play the third Test against India at the Gabba after overcoming a side strain.

Australia captain Pat Cummins has confirmed key pacer Josh Hazlewood will return from injury for the crucial. Hazlewood has been battling a side injury and was forced to miss out as Australia levelled the five-match series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at 1-1 with a decisive 10-wicket victory in the second Test in Adelaide.