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Josh Hazlewood's Bold Pledge: Why He's Still Chasing All Three Formats

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is currently sidelined with injury and will miss the Ashes. Despite this setback, he has made it clear he has no plans to specialize or step back from any form of the game. Hazlewood is targeting the T20 World Cup as his comeback event, emphasizing the challenge of returning from injury mid-series. He believes playing all three formats keeps his cricket fresh and enjoyable.

Key Points: Josh Hazlewood Determined to Play All Cricket Formats Despite Injury

  • Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes series due to hamstring and Achilles injuries
  • He remains committed to playing Test, ODI, and T20 formats for Australia
  • The pacer is focusing recovery on the upcoming T20 World Cup in February
  • He explains the difficulty of returning mid-series without proper bowling workload
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I'm still determined to play three formats as best I can, says Hazlewood

Injured Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood vows to continue playing Test, ODI, and T20 cricket, targeting a comeback for the T20 World Cup.

"I'm still determined to play three formats as best I can. - Josh Hazlewood"

New Delhi, Dec 13

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has no intention to back off from any format of cricket and will continue to play all forms despite missing the ongoing Ashes due to injury.

Hazlewood, who sustained a hamstring strain while bowling in the Sheffield Shield last month and then suffered a setback when he hurt his Achilles last week, would not feature against England this summer.

Hazlewood stated that he was committed to continuing to represent his nation with both red ball and white, even though he was unable to participate in the series.

"Yeah absolutely," he told Sydney's Daily Telegraph. "My body still feels as strong as ever. It's just little things here and there that creep in. I'm still determined to play three formats as best I can.

"You're still going to miss the odd game here and there, no one can do it all, unless you're a batter, but I still enjoy all the different demands of the three formats.

"It keeps it fresh getting ready and preparing for each different format."

Hazlewood will instead focus on recovering in time for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup that commences on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

"Once you're injured mid-series or just before a series starts, you're chasing your tail a lot of the time anyway," he added.

"I probably could have got back for one or two tests with the hamstring, but then you leave yourself quite vulnerable going into a test match on the back of not much.

"Every day you're not bowling is another day you've got to bowl to get back to where you were.

"Obviously things are easier when you're up and going and you've got some good work under you."

- IANS

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Priya S
His attitude is commendable, but I respectfully disagree. The modern schedule is brutal. Maybe players, especially pacers, should consider specializing to prolong their careers. Look at how Bumrah's injuries have been managed.
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Rohit P
Smart decision to skip the Ashes and target the World Cup. Playing in India with an injury is a recipe for disaster. Our pitches can be unforgiving. Get fully fit, Josh! The tournament needs stars like him.
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Sarah B
"It keeps it fresh" – that's the key! When you love the game, you want to play every version of it. Wishing him a speedy recovery. The Ashes' loss is the World Cup's gain.
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Vikram M
Aussies have such a strong bench strength that they can afford this. In India, if a top pacer says this, there would be immediate pressure from fans and selectors to choose a format. Different dynamics altogether.
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Karthik V
His point about batters having it easier is so true! 😄 Fast bowling is the most demanding job in cricket. All the best to him. Hope to see him swinging the new ball in Dharamsala or Lucknow.

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