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Hazlewood compares Indian partner to Australian pace legends
17 May
Summary
- Hazlewood praises Bhuvneshwar's ability to swing the ball.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a top contender for the IPL Purple Cap.
- Hazlewood values fighting back after a poor start.
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood expressed his admiration for Indian teammate Bhuvneshwar Kumar during the ongoing IPL season. Hazlewood noted that bowling alongside Bhuvneshwar feels similar to partnering with Australian national team stalwarts Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc.
He highlighted Bhuvneshwar's proficiency in swinging the ball upfront, while Hazlewood himself focuses on seam bowling and bounce. This blend of skills creates a balanced and effective bowling attack for their team.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is currently a prominent contender for the IPL Purple Cap, having secured 22 wickets in 12 matches. Hazlewood, with 11 wickets in nine games, also reflected on the satisfaction of overcoming challenging bowling conditions. He finds bowling performances where one restricts runs effectively after a difficult start particularly rewarding.
