T20 World Cup Flop, But Josh Hazlewood Looks to the Future: Australia Still Has Potential to Succeed

Josh Hazlewood, a fast bowler from Australia, believes that the aging squad still has potential to succeed despite their failure to reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. While they narrowly escaped elimination after India’s loss to Bangladesh, Hazlewood is optimistic about their chances of success in the next World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in 2026. Only one member of the current 15-man squad, Cameron Green, will be under 30 at 24 years old.

Hazlewood acknowledges that there may be some changes needed, but he believes that many players still play competitive cricket in franchises and will be available for selection. Any changes are likely to happen gradually rather than drastically. Hazlewood also points out that Australia’s poor performance in fielding during the tournament was a significant factor contributing to their struggles. He highlights several dropped catches in key games and mentions the challenging playing conditions with high winds in St Lucia as a possible cause.

Despite these challenges, Hazlewood remains optimistic about Australia’s talent both on and off the field. He emphasizes that the players are dedicated to their training and always strive to improve. While the T20 World Cup results may not have been as desired, Hazlewood appreciates the hard work put in by the team and looks forward to better performances in future tournaments.