IPL 2023: Shocking statement from Australia about Josh Hazlewood

IPL 2023, Josh Hazlewood: Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has questioned the performance of RCB veteran fast bowler Josh Hazelwood in IPL 2023 (IPL). He has said that Hazlewood should not play in IPL but he should focus on the upcoming Ashes series. According to Clarke, playing in the IPL would not be a better preparation for the Ashes series.

Josh Hazlewood was a victim of injury for a long time :-

Josh Hazlewood was a victim of injury for a long time. He was dropped during the Test series against India without playing a single match and after that he was not selected for the ODI series as well. After this, he was expected to return to the IPL, but after that there were reports that he would not be able to play for the first few matches.

Although now Josh Hazlewood has returned to the field. He took part in the match against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. Hazlewood’s return was also good. He took two wickets for just 15 runs in his 3 overs. This is Hazlewood’s first match in four months.

Hazlewood should focus on preparing for the Ashes at this time – Michael Clarke :-

However, Michael Clarke is not happy that Hazlewood is playing in the IPL instead of preparing for the Ashes. “I don’t know why Josh Hazlewood is playing in the IPL? I don’t know why he isn’t staying here in Australia and preparing for Test cricket,” he said, according to a Fox Sports report.

I know he will be out there bowling a lot in the nets in the IPL to get ready for Test cricket. But I don’t know that bowling three or four overs at the moment would be better preparation for the Ashes. He has been out of action for a long time due to injury.”

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