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Josh Hazlewood responded to Mitchell Johnson’s criticism in which he accused the IPL of keeping Test cricket above. Hazlewood said that playing IPL in India was the best option for their preparation.
Delhi: Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson made a sharp comment on Josh Hazlewood after losing to South Africa in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Johnson said that Hazlewood preferred IPL more than the preparation of the national team. He also said that Hazlewood’s fitness is also a matter of concern.
IPL chose for better preparation
Hazelwood broke the silence on these allegations, saying that IPL 2025 was the best chance for him to prepare for the WTC final. He said that playing in IPL gave him a high level of competition which could not be found in practice.
Due to bad weather in Australia
Hazelwood said that the weather in Australia was very bad at that time. “Sydney was raining continuously and I had no place to bowl. The situation in Brisbane was like this. At the same time, I was fully ready to play in India and our team reached the semi -finals.”
Inside preparations do not look out
Hazelwood said that it is more important to think what is happening inside the team. “We know how our preparation is going. Bowling in IPL was the best decision for me at that time.”
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