Published: Nov 21, 2015, 04:20 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 21, 2015, 04:20 PM (IST)
Sydney: Australian fast bowling legend Glenn McGrath believes that Josh Hazlewood‘s simple approach to bowling can help the towering paceman surpass his haul of 563 Test wickets. McGrath said in his autobiography ‘Test of Will’ that the combination of his height and his simple bowling with the ability to swing the ball puts him in favour to flourish as the country’s leading pace bowler. The 45-year-old, who is a ‘massive supporter’ of the solid right arm paceman, heaped more praise on Hazlewood’s simple approach, saying that he wouldn’t have to undergo too much change or a complete revamp to unravel any problems, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Josh Hazlewood eager to reclaim spot in Australia Test squad
McGrath, however, asserted the fast bowler would have to work on his fitness level to stay longer at the top of their game. The three-time World Cup winner further praised Hazlewood for showing incredible resolve in coming through a series of injuries in order to stay in the Test side. Josh Hazlewood admits making mistakes in Ashes 2015
Earlier, he said that he is eager to get back to the basics this summer, starting with the Matador One-Day Cup, and reclaim his spot in Australia’s Test XI. Hazlewood and fellow quick Mitchell Johnson have been rested for next month’s tour of Bangladesh where pitches will be low, slow and favour the slower bowlers. But the 24-year-old will play for the NSW Blues in the domestic one-day tournament. The right-armer, known for his ability to maintain consistent line-and-length, had a mixed Ashes series. “I had little break, three-and-a-half weeks off bowling, just enough to get stiff and sore again when you start back up, but I’m really looking forward to getting going again,” Hazlewood was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au.
