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2nd Test: Hazlewood’s five-wicket haul propels Australia on eventful opening day against New Zealand | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Paceman Josh Hazlewood emerged as the star performer, claiming a five-wicket haul to put Australia in a commanding position against New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch after a wicket-laden opening day of the second Test.Australia ended the day at 124 for four, with Manus Labuschagne unbeaten on 45 alongside night-watchman Nathan Lyon on one, after Hazlewood's inspired pace attack skittled New Zealand for 162 in two sessions.SCORECARD: NZ vs AUS 2nd TestAustralia’s proceedings began with New Zealand debutant Ben Sears claiming his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Steve Smith early on. Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green provided some resistance with scores of 16 and 25 respectively, but Matt Henry's impressive bowling display saw him dismiss both the batters and Travis Head...
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1st Test: Hazlewood, Head put Australia in command against West Indies | Cricket News – Times of India

ADELAIDE: An inspired spell of bowling from Josh Hazlewood and a brilliant attacking century from Travis Head put Australia in complete control of the first Test against the West Indies in Adelaide on Thursday.After Head smashed 119 from 134 balls to take Australia to 283 and a first-innings lead of 95, Hazlewood took four wickets for just two runs at the start of the West Indies second innings to deal a hammer blow to the visitors.At stumps on the second day, the West Indies were 73-6, still 22 runs from making Australia bat again.Joshua Da Silva was not out 17, with Justin Greaves dismissed off the last ball of the day's play.Hazlewood removed the top four West Indies batsmen in a superb spell of seam bowling.He dismissed Tagenarine Chanderpaul for a first ball duck, then in his next ...
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‘Pace guns to propel Australia at World Cup’: Josh Hazlewood | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia's cricket team will rely on its full complement of specialist pace bowlers to establish dominance at the upcoming World Cup, according to Josh Hazlewood.In the ongoing one-day series against South Africa, Australia have taken a 2-0 lead, opting to share the new ball among part-time bowlers due to injuries to key pacers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. In the series opener in Bloemfontein, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis partnered with paceman Hazlewood in the bowling attack. In the second match at the same venue, part-time spinner Travis Head and fast bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott took charge of opening the bowling.However, Hazlewood anticipates a return to the team's traditional strategy when captain Cummins and Starc rejoin the squad for the final warm-up series again...
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Ashes 2023 will serve as a good advertisement for Test cricket

One for both: While Stokes’ men denied Cummins’ side Ashes glory on English soil yet again, the Australians retained the urn as the series was drawn 2-2.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images The Ashes 2023, arguably one of the most memorable spectacles in cricket history, has come to a close with England defeating Australia by 49 runs in the final Test at The Oval. Right from the very first ball of the series that Zack Crawley crashed to the boundary line, a lot has happened on and off the field in an eventful clash between two titans of the world. ‘To each, their own’ is a phrase that has relevance to the way the Ashes was played. While the home side came out all guns blazing with its famed Bazball ploy, the visitors replied with their own style of dominance through a mixture of attrition and...
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Lance Morris moving closer to Test berth: Josh Hazlewood | Cricket News – Times of India

SYDNEY: Australian pace-bowling stalwart Josh Hazlewood is confident young quick Lance Morris is moving closer to a Test debut, given the extra pace and accuracy he can bring to the side.Morris is in the Australian squad for the third Test against South Africa and his chances for selection have been brightened by the absence of all-rounder Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc, both of whom suffered serious finger injuries during the Boxing Day Test.While the SCG wicket traditionally favours spin, the forecast of rain could tilt the selection in favour of a tearaway bowler, and Hazlewood suggested Morris is a suitable candidate for the job.Hazlewood, returning to the side after missing three successive Tests due to a side strain, said he is impressed with Morris' pace."Lance obviously brings...