Australia's Josh Hazlewood is targeting a Test series win in England and India before his retirement, as the team prepares for a busy schedule over the next 12 months.
Hazlewood, 35, has played 76 Tests but has never been part of an Australian team that won a Test series in India or England.
Australia are scheduled to play at least 20 Tests during this period, including away series in South Africa, India and the Ashes in England.
The fast bowler has his sights set on winning in South Africa, India and England, but admits it won't be easy. "The big series are obviously England and India," he said. "I haven't won in South Africa either, so there's three that are coming up that are a few boxes to tick off there for not just me but from this whole playing group."
Hazlewood is also hoping to return to the Test side after missing the Ashes last summer because of hamstring and Achilles injuries. If selected, it will be his first Test in 13 months, the longest gap of his career between Test appearances.
He could compete with Scott Boland for the third fast bowler's place in the playing XI. Boland has previously closed the gap in the race for selection, according to chief selector George Bailey.
Hazlewood would like to play more Tests alongside Boland, who has often missed out whenever Australia's three first-choice fast bowlers have all been available. "I think [Boland and I have] only played one game together – at Edgbaston [in the 2023 Ashes] – and I'd love to play more with Scotty," Hazlewood said.
The Australian team will begin their two-match Test series against Bangladesh in Darwin on August 13.
Source: Yahoo Sports