'Virat Kohli is always out there': AUS star draws inspiration from Kohli ahead of WTC final

DEVON, U.K. - June 2, 2023 - PRLog -- Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has decided to quit the Indian Premier League (IPL) early to increase his chances of playing in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against Team India. Josh Hazlewood praised Virat Kohli ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final.

Hazlewood has been included in Australia's squad for the World Test Championship tie against India. He is one of the four fast bowlers in the Australian team. The star pacer has been paired with the likes of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Scott Boland. If the selectors show faith in Hazlewood, then this fast bowler will leave no stone unturned to get the jackpot wicket of former Indian captain Kohli. Run-machine Kohli has found top form in the lead-up to the final of the World Test Championship.

In a conversation with the ICC, Australia's Hazlewood lauded Kohli for his strong work ethic which sets him apart from his contemporaries. "I think it's probably how hard he works (that stands out). His fitness first of all - and then his skill work and batting and fielding in particular. He is always out there (training) first and leaves last … and the intensity he trains at all the time is at such a high level it drags everyone else along for the ride. That can leak on to the other players and improve them as well," Hazlewood said.