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Hazlewood Warns Reverse Swing Will Dictate South Africa Test Series
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Hazlewood Warns Reverse Swing Will Dictate South Africa Test Series
- •Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood believes reverse swing will play a crucial role in the outcome of the three-test series against South Africa.
- •Abrasive pitches and hard conditions in South Africa are helping revive the fading art of reverse swing, unlike greener wickets found in Australia.
- •Hazlewood claimed career-best figures of 6-49 in the first test at Durban, securing a 214-run victory for Australia.
- •The second test begins on Sunday in Gqeberha, where St George's Park wickets are expected to offer similar conditions favoring reverse swing.
Key Questions Answered
Josh Hazlewood predicted that reverse swing could be crucial to the outcome of the three-test series against South Africa because abrasive pitches and hard, firm conditions help revive the fading art as the match deteriorates.
Josh Hazlewood returned career-best figures of 6-49 in the last innings at Kingsmead in Durban to secure Australia's 214-run triumph.
Josh Hazlewood missed all of last season's Ashes series due to injury.
