AUS vs WI: Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood went unsold in the auction for the 2024 IPL and wants to get as much game-time as possible before the T20 World Cup.

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In Short

• Josh Hazlewood went unsold in the IPL 2024 auction
• Hazlewood is currently playing in the ODI series against West Indies
• Josh Hazlewood is expected to play a crucial role for Australia in the T20 World Cup
• Expressing his eagerness for ample playing time, Josh Hazlewood voiced his disappointment at being excluded from the Indian Premier League (IPL), emphasizing his intention to maximize his participation as international cricketers engage in the IPL. As a anticipated key member of the Australian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States of America (USA), Hazlewood, having played four consecutive seasons for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), surprisingly went unsold in the auction for the upcoming edition.In his own words, Hazlewood stated, “With missing IPL… I want to play as much as I can now and then put the feet up for April,” as quoted by cricket.com.au. Presently involved in the 3-match ODI series against the West Indies, where Australia has already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead, Hazlewood’s focus remains on contributing significantly to the national team.
  

  Full-strength’ Australia to face New Zealand

  Following the series towards the West Indies, Australia is about to embark on a tour to New Zealand, presenting three T20Is and a couple of tests in Wellington, Auckland, and Christchurch. Acknowledging the bold energy of the Black Caps, Josh Hazlewood emphasized Australia’s commitment to fielding a full-energy squad for the new Zealand collection. Hazlewood expressed his self belief, mentioning, “I suppose it’ll be complete electricity for that New Zealand series; they may be a nice facet, in particular over there, and the take a look at team appears great as well. it really is going to be a hard couple of weeks over there in New Zealand.”

  at the same time as praising the performances of emerging abilties like Xavier Bartlett, Lance Morris, Will Sutherland, and Aaron Hardie, Hazlewood supported the decision not to play them in every match of the collection. citing the traumatic time table of 3 games in 5 days, coupled with travel, Hazlewood mentioned the demanding situations for younger players and echoed their idea that it is probably a chunk strenuous.

  Josh Hazlewood

  Australia

  

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  Born                             Jan 08, 1991 (33 years)
  Birth Place                  Tamworth, New South Wales
  Height                          1.96 m
  Role                              Bowler
  Batting Style               Left Handed Bat
  Bowling Style             Right-arm fast-medium

  ICC Rankings

                        Test             ODI                    T20
  Batting            —                   —                             —
  Bowling           5                    2                            13

  Career Information

  Teams
  Australia, Australia U19, New South Wales, Sydney Sixers, Australia A, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Cummins XI, Finch XI, Royal Challengers Bangalore

  Batting Career Summary

  	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	200	50	4s	6s
  Test	68	82	40	475	39	11.31	1063	44.68	0	0	0	67	2
  ODI	86	32	25	125	23	17.86	137	91.24	0	0	0	13	3
  T20I	41	7	5	22	13	11.0	14	157.14	0	0	0	2	1
  IPL	27	6	6	19	7	0.0	28	67.86	0	0	0	1	0

  Bowling Career Summary

  	M	Inn	B	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Econ	Avg	SR	5W	10W
  Test	68	128	14211	6602	263	6/67	9/79	2.79	25.1	54.03	11	0
  ODI	86	85	4515	3556	135	6/52	6/52	4.73	26.34	33.44	3	0
  T20I	41	41	922	1181	58	4/12	4/12	7.69	20.36	15.9	0	0
  IPL	27	27	603	810	35	4/25	4/25	8.06	23.14	17.23	0	0

  Career Information

  Test debut
  vs India at The Gabba, Dec 17, 2014
  Last Test
  vs West Indies at The Gabba, Jan 25, 2024
  ODI debut
  vs England at The Rose Bowl, Jun 22, 2010
  Last ODI
  vs West Indies at Sydney Cricket Ground, Feb 04, 2024
  T20 debut
  vs West Indies at The Gabba, Feb 13, 2013
  Last T20
  vs Afghanistan at Adelaide Oval, Nov 04, 2022
  IPL debut
  vs Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sep 25, 2020
  Last IPL
  vs Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, May 09, 2023
  
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  Profile

  Josh Hazlewood can be aptly characterised as a current embodiment of the legendary Glenn McGrath. The resemblance is hanging, featuring a seamless run-up focused more on precision than sheer pace. Hazlewood’s number one time table revolves round always focused on the fourth or 5th stump with a touch of swing or seam – the epitome of an exemplary rapid bowler. while he might not be in McGrath’s league but, there’s no denying that Hazlewood is destined to sign up for the ranks of the greatest pacers in the game whilst he finally hangs up his boots.

  Hazlewood’s prodigious talent manifested early in his career, securing him a First-class debut at a mere 17 years old during the 2008-09 season. This accomplishment marked him as the youngest fast bowler ever to represent New South Wales. His journey continued as he transitioned into various formats within the domestic circuit. Surprisingly, he earned his ODI debut in 2010, although another three years elapsed before he featured in another 50-over game. Despite his youth and rawness, Hazlewood’s potential was evident, setting the stage for his eventual emergence onto the international stage.

  The turning point got here at some point of the 2013-14 home season, showcasing Hazlewood’s maturity and setting the level for his worldwide prowess. His check debut within the 2014-15 series in opposition to India on the Gabba was a mind-blowing start, with a five-wicket haul on debut. Partnering with Mitchell Starc, Hazlewood advanced into one half of Australia’s ambitious new-ball assault, counting on the fundamentals of line and length to supplement Starc’s explosive left-arm pace.

  

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  Hazlewood’s resilience and capability to shoulder extra responsibility in Starc’s absence showcased his adaptability. whether on seamer-friendly pitches or in subcontinental conditions, he utilized reverse swing along precision to problem batsmen. The 2015 Ashes series supplied a hard advent to English situations, but Hazlewood became still a newcomer on the global stage.
  In the 2017-18 Ashes campaign on Australian soil, Hazlewood played a pivotal role as a linchpin in Australia’s pursuit to reclaim the urn. Displaying brilliance in both Test matches and ODIs, his unwavering accuracy presented a formidable challenge for batsmen, complemented by strategic variations that enriched his bowling repertoire.

  Despite not relying on express pace, Hazlewood consistently delivered speeds averaging around 87-88 mph throughout the 2017-18 season, maintaining precision and significantly enhancing his overall effectiveness.

  However, the setback of being excluded from the 2019 Cricket international Cup did no longer deter Hazlewood’s take a look at prowess. He returned for the 2019 Ashes, contributing substantially with 20 wickets in four video games at an average of 21.eighty five. His return to Australia’s white-ball plans for the 2021 T20 World Cup made a significant impact, securing eleven wickets in seven games and contributing to Australia’s triumph. In 2022, he became a part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the IPL.

  Named in Australia’s squad for the 2023 Cricket world Cup, Hazlewood’s adventure keeps as a stalwart of the bowling assault, combining skill, accuracy, and adaptability throughout codecs.

  Source By: indiatoday.in