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Hazlewood Downplays ‘Hazlegod’ Hype Before Lord’s World Test Championship Final

He heads to Lord’s on June 11 to leverage his red-ball skills after starring in RCB’s maiden IPL triumph.

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood | Image: AP
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Overview

  • Hazlewood claimed 22 wickets across 12 matches to help deliver Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first IPL championship.
  • Indian fans celebrated his impact with memes, chants and posters dubbing him “Hazlegod.”
  • He told the ICC he was flattered by the moniker and predicted it would lose steam in Australia.
  • Fast-bowling partner Mitchell Starc quipped that he hoped the nickname would stick just for Hazlewood’s sake.
  • Australia will face South Africa at Lord’s on June 11 in the WTC Final where seam-friendly conditions are expected to heighten Hazlewood’s impact.