AUS vs PAK | Retaining the Ashes at Manchester highlight of my Test career, says Josh Hazlewood
Ahead of his 50th Test, Australian seamer Josh Hazlewood has said that retaining the Ashes earlier this year at the Old Trafford is the highlight of his Test career thus far. With the pink Test against Pakistan coming up next, Hazlewood expects an even contest between bat and ball at Adelaide.
Hazlewood had a major part in the Aussies winning the fourth Test at Old Trafford, finishing with six wickets in total. Despite the series ending in a 2-2 draw, the win ensured Australia retain the Ashes.
"Probably Manchester, not that long ago. To retain the Ashes over there and be the person to get that last wicket. It was a pretty special moment. There are some good moments of the team celebrating. It's just a great memory," Hazlewood said, reported Cricbuzz.
Having made his Test debut against India at the Gabba five years ago, Hazlewood admitted that Test cricket has proven to be a lot harder than he initially thought.
"I didn't know it was going to be this hard. You learn patience. You bowl in the nets all the time and you try and take two or three wickets and you're only bowling for half an hour. Things like that you try a lot of things. Once you get into Test cricket it's about building that pressure and patience and working on it all day. And a side is never going to roll over I think. That's a big one. That patience stands out for me," he said.
1-0 up and looking strong, the Aussies will entertain the Pakistanis in the last match of the tour for a day-night contest at Adelaide, Hazlewood’s favourite venue in Australia.
"I love Adelaide the most I think. I have had good success there. Often it is a pink ball game now. But we played red-ball last year and it still did a bit for most the game. It keeps you a little bit interested when the ball is a bit older and the wicket is a bit flatter, there is still a little bit there for you throughout the day. And it is a new-ball wicket, so I think it's an even contest between bat and ball," Hazlewood added.
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