The Latest Breaking News from Scott Boland

Match report of the first day of World Test Championship final between India and Australia on June 7, 2023

Even as they must have heaved a sigh of relief with ace pacer Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the WTC final, India must remain wary of his replacement Scott Boland.

Josh Hazlewood’s side injury left Boland and Neser fighting for the final pace attack spot, and captain Pat Cummins did not leave the pair waiting.

India dominated the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at home against Australia, riding on some spectacular performances from spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who collectively picked up 47 wickets. The World Test Championship final at the Oval, beginning on Wednesday, will however be a different ball game.

Star Australia batter Steve Smith on Monday expressed his concerns over the future of the five-day game ahead of the World Test Championship final against India beginning here on Wednesday.

Josh Hazlewood's hopes of playing in the WRC final is up in the air as Australia evaluates how the seamer pulls up from a lengthy workout

Cricket Australia has confirmed its squad for the World Test Championship final against India, with fast bowler Josh Hazlewood tiding over injury concerns to stay in the 15-man list.

Scott Boland has had a meteoric rise in Test cricket for Australia and is ready for his biggest test as he prepares to thwart England's aggressive batters.

Having missed out on selection in the initial squad for the Ashes, Michael Neser puts on a swing bowling masterclass to claim a hat-trick for Glamorgan. Watch the footage here.