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India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer struggled against the short-ball strategy and Australia’s key bowler, Josh Hazlewood, in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday.

After losing the toss, Shreyas came to the crease with India’s innings faltering at 25/3. The intermittent rain turned the match into a series of starts and stops, and Shreyas laboured for runs, looking rusty in his search. Hazlewood ended his discomfort with a short-length delivery aimed at his body, causing Shreyas to glove the ball to wicketkeeper Josh Philippe, resulting in a scratchy 11 off 24 balls.

India Vs Australia: 1st ODI – Highlights

Hazlewood has consistently troubled Shreyas in ODIs; in seven innings, Shreyas has faced 57 deliveries from Hazlewood, scoring 55 runs at an aver

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