‘Bowling the best I have’: Josh Hazlewood stakes claim for WTC final spot

theguardian.comPublished: 6/8/2025

Summary

Josh Hazlewood’s stellar IPL performance has bolstered his confidence ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa. Despite overcoming niggling injuries over the past two years, the 34-year-old is now in prime condition, a situation reminiscent of when he was selected over Scott Boland for the Test decider against India last time. While he’s missed several high-pressure moments due to health concerns, Hazlewood has recently shown strong bowling numbers and believes his ability to perform well in any format makes him a formidable opponent this time around.