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Hazlewood Rules Out Retirement, Targets T20 World Cup After Ashes Exit

The 34-year-old says his body feels strong despite the hamstring–Achilles setbacks that kept him out of the series.

Overview

  • Ruled out of the Ashes after a pre-series hamstring strain was compounded by an Achilles issue picked up in training.
  • He insists he will continue across Tests, ODIs and T20Is, saying he remains committed to all three formats.
  • He has shifted to rehabilitation with the aim of being match fit for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, 2026.
  • He says he might have returned for one or two Tests with only the hamstring injury but deemed a quick comeback too risky after the Achilles setback.
  • The latest blow extends a run of intermittent injuries since 2022 that has periodically limited his availability for Australia.