Josh Hazlewood to Skip Remaining T20I Series Against India
Josh Hazlewood, 34, played a key role in Australia's victory at the MCG by taking 3 wickets for 13 runs in his 4 overs during the second T20I against India. However, he will miss the remaining matches of the series as the games move to Hobart.
Focus on Ashes Preparation
Hazlewood is prioritizing his preparation for the upcoming Ashes series scheduled to start on November 21 in Perth. He plans to participate in domestic cricket ahead of the Test matches.
“I’ll have a week to prepare for the Shield game against Victoria, then we head to Perth for the first Test. It’s important to get that red ball rhythm in, bowl consecutive overs, spend big days in the field – tick that off before the Test season starts,” Hazlewood said after his match-winning performance in Melbourne.
Match Highlights
- Hazlewood dismantled India’s top order, taking the wickets of Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma.
- India was struggling at 32/4 within the first 5 overs of the powerplay due to his bowling.
Bowling Approach
When asked about changes in his bowling approach, Hazlewood attributed his success to continuous play and ongoing improvement.
“My approach here and there, as always, everything’s improving.”
His focus remains on maintaining rhythm with the red ball and preparing thoroughly for the Test season.
Summary: Josh Hazlewood will skip the rest of the T20I series against India to focus on domestic cricket and prepare for the Ashes, emphasizing the importance of red-ball practice and match readiness.