IPL 2025: Ravi Shastri compared this bowler with veteran Glain Magrath
Ravi shastri compare hazlewood to glenn mcgrath: The final of the World Test Championship is to be played at Lord’s in June, in such a situation, former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri is confident that Australia should choose experienced fast bowler Josh Hazlewood instead of Scott Bolland, as this tall fast bowler will be able to use the circumstances of England in a better way. Except for injury, the first two places with captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc are almost certain, but the third fast bowler’s location can be discussed.
In the final against South Africa at Lord’s on 11–15 June, the defending champions are expected to land with a spinner in Australia’s three fast bowlers and Nathan Lyon. Although Australia also has the option to include all -rounder Bu Webster in its XI, but one of the third fast bowler can be selected by Hazlewood and Bolland.
On the ICC review, Shastri said, “It will be a very difficult option, but if Hazlewood is fit, he will be put beyond the Bolland.” Hazelwood, who suffered an injury, was out of three of the five Tests during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with India, which was won by Australia. He then missed the tour of Sri Lanka and Champions Trophy in Australia earlier this year due to a calf injury. However, 34 -year -old Hazlewood has returned to competitive cricket in the Indian Premier League and Royal Challengers are seen in good form for Bangalore. On Thursday, he took four wickets in RCB’s 11 -run win against Rajasthan Royals.
“If Hazelwood is fit to do so, it will definitely be approved for two reasons. One, (due to English circumstances), (and) two, the slope of Lords. Bowling. “Australia’s all -time great player McGrag took 26 wickets in three Tests at Lord’s, with 8 WiThe best performance for 38 runs in the second Test of Australia’s England and Scotland tour in 1997.
Shastri said, “To be honest, he (McGrak) can be fatal while seaming the ball backwards or moving away and I think Hazelwood can do something similar with his height.” “The pitch is not fast like Australia, so you will find a little extra height and bounce, which they will find contrary to Scott Bolland, although I am a great fan of Scott Bolland.” The 35-year-old Bolland played a big role in Australia’s victory over India in the WTC final for the 2021-2023 cycle, took five wickets in the match. Shastri said, “Ideally, if you get half a chance and have a little more grass on the surface, you want to play all four (semen).”