Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Johnson Questions Hazlewood's Priorities After WTC Final Loss
Former cricketer Mitchell Johnson is questioning why Josh Hazlewood played in the IPL before a big test match for Australia.
Hazlewood played in the final stages of the IPL, but didn't do well in the World Test Championship final soon after.
Johnson thinks Hazlewood's choice raises questions about what players value.
He wants the team to think about using some new, younger players in upcoming matches.
Mitchell Johnson criticized Josh Hazlewood for playing in the IPL before the WTC final.
Hazlewood played in the IPL final stages after initially skipping matches.
Hazlewood took two wickets in the WTC final, which Australia lost.
Johnson questioned Hazlewood's priorities due to his fitness and late IPL return.
Johnson suggested the selectors should consider new talent for upcoming series.
- Who
- Mitchell Johnson, Josh Hazlewood.
- What
- Mitchell Johnson criticized Josh Hazlewood for playing in the IPL before the WTC final.
- When
- Before and after the 2025 WTC final and IPL.
- Where
- Lord's and India.
- Why
- Concerns over Hazlewood's priorities and performance.
Johnson's View
Current Players Perspective
Player Priorities
Johnson's View
Prioritize Test Cricket
Current Players Perspective
Prioritize IPL
Team selection
Johnson's View
Favor newer talent
Current Players Perspective
Stick with established players
- Critic
- Mitchell Johnson
- Player Criticized
- Josh Hazlewood
- Event
- WTC Final
- IPL Involvement
- Played in the final stages
- Hazlewood's Wickets
- 2
Sources
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