Dec 19, 2024 06:04 PM IST
Hazlewood “frustrated” at lacking the rest of India collection on account of “random” harm
Brisbane, Australia quick bowler Josh Hazlewood is “frustrated” by the timing of his harm after he was dominated out of the remaining two Checks in opposition to India on account of a proper calf pressure sustained throughout the drawn third match on the Gabba.
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Hazlewood, who had additionally missed the second Check in Adelaide which Australia gained by 10 wickets on account of a aspect pressure, described the most recent harm as “random”.
“Just frustrating really. Ticked every box heading into the Test, I could understand if it was my side again, but it was just a random calf strain,” he told 7NEWS.
“It’s simply the timing once more, they’re solely little 2-3 week accidents, it’s simply the timing of it and lacking massive video games is the irritating factor.”
The 33-year-old Hazlewood was despatched for scans after only one over of bowling on the fourth day after hurting his proper calf within the warm-up earlier than play. The harm solely turned out to be a pressure, nevertheless it’s anticipated to be critical sufficient to finish his residence Check summer season early.
“Obviously, do a deep dive into it and see what we can come up with … feels pretty random,” he stated.
“I’ve had a history of sides and calves, they’re probably the two things that have kept me out for the majority over the last four years.
“But yeah I sort of just keep adding another layer to the defence hopefully, get back into the gym, I’ve ticked a lot of boxes over the last 12 months.”
Hazlewood stated he doesn’t wish to rush again to motion earlier than regaining full health, which he’s hoping to attain by the two-match Check tour of Sri Lanka in late January and February.
“That’s probably the goal, just take it as it comes over the next few weeks,” he stated.
“No rush to get anything in a hurry, it’s just getting everything right. Probably take a few extra days here and there. Ticking things off and getting everything right.”
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