澳大利亚快速投手乔什·哈泽尔伍德正实施一项为期12个月的计划，力图克服近年伤病困扰，维持自己在Test板球中的职业生涯[1]。他已做好准备参加预计的21场Test比赛[1]，其间将与斯科特·博兰德争夺首选位置[1]。哈泽尔伍德去年因腘绳肌和跟腱问题错过了Ashes系列赛[1]。
选择主席乔治·贝利确认博兰德是与哈泽尔伍德、帕特·卡明斯和米切尔·斯塔克竞争首选位置的真正竞争者[1]。为了适应高强度的赛程安排，哈泽尔伍德专注于红球板球的训练和准备工作[1]。他表示："我们有机会专注于红球工作量和准备...这是主要的事情，我们没有白球系列或T20系列或锦标赛"[1]。哈泽尔伍德承认需要整个队伍的努力来应对这一密集的板球日程[1]。
在过去五六年中，哈泽尔伍德每次投球时都感觉很好，直到出现问题[1]。他指出澳大利亚夏季容易发生伤病，但冬季通常能够完成Test比赛[1]。
Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is undertaking a deliberate 12-month push to salvage his Test career, having been hampered by injuries in recent years [1]. The pacer is preparing for an anticipated 21 Test matches over this period, competing with Scott Boland for a place in the bowling rotation alongside Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc [1].
Hazlewood missed the recent Ashes series due to hamstring and Achilles tendon injuries sustained last year [1]. To adapt to the demanding schedule ahead, he has shifted his focus toward red-ball cricket preparation and conditioning [1]. Acknowledging the collective effort required, Hazlewood stated: "We have the opportunity to focus on red-ball workload and preparation... that's the main thing, we don't have white-ball series or T20 series or tournaments" [1].
The bowler reflected on his injury history, noting that he has felt strong throughout each bowling session over the past five to six years until issues emerge [1]. He also observed that Australia's summer conditions tend to be injury-prone, whereas the winter months typically allow him to complete Test matches without disruption [1]. Selectors chair George Bailey has publicly recognized Boland as a genuine competitor for the fast-bowling spots, signaling that Hazlewood's pathway to regular selection remains contested [1].