Ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s on June 11, Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood looked confident about performing in English conditions. Boasting 52 wickets in 12 Tests in England at an impressive average of 26.07 including a five-wicket haul in his latest Ashes outing at Lord’s Hazlewood said he’s focused on increasing his pace to make a greater impact in the title clash.
Hazelwood hasn’t played Test cricket since December 2024 at the Gabba against India due a calf strain, Scott Boland replaced him and took a 10-wicket haul against India in Sydney.
“Any time I bowl in England, I’m reasonably confident. I’ve had some good tours here over the last 10 years, and Lord’s in particular. I haven’t lost before at Lord’s yet as a player, certainly in red-ball cricket for sure, and we have had a couple of good wins there over the years.” Hazelwood told ICC on Sunday
“Today is sort of post-flight and just to get moving. I will probably nail down a few more overs tomorrow and then over the next few days, tick a lot of boxes,” Hazlewood added
Josh Hazlewood’s recent stint in IPL 2025, where he lifted the trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has helped him stay in rhythm with the ball, even as he manages a slight shoulder concern.
“I ticked over some good overs just before the (IPL) Final in Ahmedabad in different weather than this, and it was quit a tough session. And then obviously, every time you play a game in the IPL, you’re probably going to get almost seven or eight overs in, if you really want to” he said
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