In his college days, Hazlewood had passion in box occasions, however he says he selected cricket over athletics as a result of, even on a nasty day, he may bask within the luck of fellow avid gamers and settled for the gentleman’s sport even if he evolved passion in javelin throw.
On why he selected cricket over javelin throw, the 32-year-old who used to be RCB’s tempo spearhead throughout IPL 2022, taking 20 wickets, mentioned, “Cricket was my first passion. I think I was 15-16 years of age when I guess I just did athletics in the winters to keep myself fit and get some time off (from) school, really.”
Hazlewood added, the reality that there have been extra low days than prime days in a person game like athletics, it firmed up his thoughts to take in cricket.
“It (cricket) was a team event, obviously. So, that pushed me in that direction. Lots of fun playing with your teammates than somewhat solo career in athletics which can be a bit lonely sometimes,” Hazlewood mentioned on RCB podcast.
“Individual sports is so difficult; I cannot do it for a long period of time… it’s probably more low days than high days.
“If you’re in a workforce match, then it is almost certainly 50-50 (excellent and dangerous days)… you win or lose the sport and even though you could have a nasty day or a nasty week, then your teammates could have an excellent week and you’ll experience their luck.
“I have learned over the years to enjoy everyone’s success in the team rather than just your own self,” he added.
(With PTI inputs)