‘Get close, knock it around or drag’
Updated On: 13 June, 2024 06:47 AM IST | Antigua | AFP
Australia’s Josh Hazlewood reveals team’s options in Sunday’s match against Scotland to facilitate England’s tournament exit, which can be made possible by letting Scots maintain impressive run-rate; fast bowler admits experiencing ‘real struggles’ against the old enemy led by Jos Buttler
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Australia’s Josh Hazlewood celebrates with teammates after dismissing Nikolaas Davin of Namibia during the ICC T20 World Cup game at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on June 11. Pic/Getty Images
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes, “it’s in our best interest” to see defending champions and bitter rivals England suffer an early exit at the T20 World Cup, refusing to rule out manipulating the system to achieve their aim.
Australia have already secured their place in the Super Eights with three wins in three matches in Group B. England have just one point from two games and need to win their remaining two matches to join the Australians in the next phase. Scotland are currently second with five points and set to grab the remaining Super Eights spot. Australia and Scotland, who crucially have a vastly superior net run-rate to England, meet on Sunday at St Lucia. “In this tournament you potentially come up against England at some stage again and they’re probably one of the top few teams on their day,” said Hazlewood after Australia cruised past Namibia by nine wickets on Tuesday.
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