Jadeja took 5 for 47 on his international comeback with the prized scalps of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith
The Australians had been relaxing by playing golf in the city during a week-long break between games. No one else was hurt in the incident.
Josh Hazlewood took a five-wicket haul to skittle New Zealand for 162 on Day 1 of the second Test.
Head, who fractured his left hand during Australia's South Africa tour last month, missed his team's first four matches at the World Cup in India.
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Australia skipper Pat Cummins bowled Kane Williamson in the final hour of play on the second day of the second Test in Christchurch on Saturday, just as the master batsman threatened an innings that would put New Zealand on top.
Pakistan look to be positive against strong Australia team
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Siraj was rewarded for his tough decision as he took two wickets on an emotional debut to help India bowl Australia out for 195
Erskine hit back at Johnson, stating that his questioning Warner's selection isn't logical.
Australia's cricketing DNA is constructed by meticulousness and Pakistan's by explosiveness.
Australia opener David Warner looks likely to get the Test farewell of his choice after being named in the 14-man squad for the opening clash in the three-match series against Pakistan on Sunday.
IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Australia and Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday
IMAGES from the World Cup match between Australia and England played in Ahmedabad on Saturday
Captain Joe Root's defiance gave England hope of saving the Ashes series as his unbeaten 75 helped the hosts to 156-3 in their second innings on day three of the third Test at Headingley.
Maxwell has starred with bat and ball in Australia's white ball teams since coming back from his broken leg last year.
By avoiding the follow-on and standing firm against Australia's aggression, India ensured that they stayed alive in the series.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Ashes Test Day-Night Test at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.
Ashwin rose a place to second, while Ravindra Jadeja jumped seven rungs to be among the top-10 bowlers
The game on Friday had enough positives for India, mainly the performance of Mohammad Shami and Suryakumar Yadav, but few questions still need to be answered ahead of the World Cup, beginning October 5.
They will, however, only be able to join their respective franchises after Australia play their lone T20 match against Pakistan on April 5.
Australia's blockbuster four-Test series against India will be the greatest challenge Pat Cummins has faced in his young captaincy as he looks to conquer the "final frontier".
Windies were restricted in their second innings by economical seamer Josh Hazlewood (3-23) and spinner Nathan Lyon (3-42).
Images from Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and New Zealand in Sydney on Monday.
Opener David Warner brushed aside any doubts about his Test match pedigree on Thursday with a brutal 164-run assault on Pakistan's bowlers.
India were 36 for one at stumps, with debutant Shubman Gill 28 not out and Cheteshwar Pujara on seven after the loss of opener Mayank Argarwal for a duck, after dismissing Australia for 195.
Images from Day 2 in the fifth Test between Australia and England, in Hobart, on Saturday.
Images from Day 1 of the third Test between Australia and India at the SCG, on Thursday.
India have managed to keep a tight rein on Smith.
Australia batting mainstay Steve Smith says he was looking to put Ravichandran Ashwin under pressure while batting on the opening day of the third Test in Sydney.
IMAGES from the match between Australia and The Netherlands, played in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Former Australia player Shane Watson said star all-rounder Cameron Green has all the means to succeed as a Test opener.
England were spared the ignominy of the follow-on but Australia appeared on course for victory after dominating day three of the day-night second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Jadeja is two points ahead of Holder (384) while England all-rounder Ben Stokes is third on 377 points.
IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington on Friday.
Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia, at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, on Thursday.
Rather than sweeping the ball, Australia's batters mainly attempted the front foot defence against the spinners besides stepping out to hit down the ground.
Travis Head returned from COVID-19 to smash a belligerent 101 and Cameron Green made 74 to revive Australia after a top-order collapse on the opening day of the day-night final Ashes Test against England on Friday.
Stuart Broad picked up the final two wickets in his last appearance for England to guide the hosts to a series-levelling 49-run victory in the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia.
'I'll definitely talk to the likes of Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns to get a gauge of (the Pakistani bowlers') skills and the way they go about their games'.
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