Aussie Star Leaves T20 Series Early After MCG Performance
At 34 years old, Josh Hazlewood will miss the final match of Australia's Twenty20 series as the focus shifts to the Ashes. After a dominant performance at the MCG on Friday night, where he took 3 wickets for 13 runs in four overs, Hazlewood is set for a short break before playing for NSW in the Sheffield Shield.
Dealing with numerous injuries in recent years, Hazlewood's role is expected to be crucial for Australia’s chance to retain the Ashes urn. With captain Pat Cummins sidelined for at least the first Test, Hazlewood and fellow pace bowler Mitchell Starc will carry a heavier bowling responsibility.
Upcoming Matches and Team Dynamics
Hazlewood and Starc are scheduled to play together in the Sheffield Shield starting November 10, facing Scott Boland and Victoria. Hazlewood is confident in his current form in white-ball cricket and hopes to bring this momentum into the Ashes series against England.
“I was watching him in the ODIs,” said India’s T20 player Abhishek Sharma with a smile of relief upon learning Hazlewood would miss the last three games of the series.
Author's Summary
Josh Hazlewood’s early exit from the T20 series spotlights his pivotal role ahead of the Ashes, emphasizing Australia’s reliance on its experienced pace bowlers to secure victory.
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