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Hazlewood Eyes T20 World Cup Return After Injury Layoff

  • Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is expected to return for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month.
  • He missed the Ashes due to a hamstring strain and later developed Achilles soreness during rehabilitation.
  • Hazlewood is confident of playing against Ireland in Colombo on February 11, stating his recovery is on track.
  • His return is crucial for Australia's pace attack, especially with Pat Cummins' injury concerns and Mitchell Starc's retirement from T20Is.
  • After the World Cup, Hazlewood will participate in the Indian Premier League and faces a busy Test schedule later in the year.

Why It Matters: Josh Hazlewood is set to make his comeback at the T20 World Cup, boosting Australia's pace attack.

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