Hazelwood was off from the pitch after he finished his fight against the West Indies in Perth. He, further, ruled himself out of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa on the Christmas day.
Michael Vaughan believes that Smith will come back strong in the second and final Test match of the series.
Former Australian Test captain Allan Border was also among the many observers to question the call.
The victory, in the first day-night Test at the Gabba, extended Australia's unbeaten record to 28 Tests at the venue.
