FIT AND FIRING HAZLEWOOD CRUCIAL TO ASHES CHANCES

With Bendemeer’s Josh Hazlewood returning to action this weekend, he’ll have a chance to prove he’s ready for a busy summer.

Australia’s top-ranked test bowler is confident he can remain injury free, as his side aims to win back the Ashes urn.

“The last two summers, we’ve obviously had six Tests and a handful of one-dayers. So, pretty confident in the body that I can get through those games and get through another summer.”

Sunday’s clash with Western Australia is the 26-year-old’s first top level match in two months.

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