Injured Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is confident that he will be able to play in the second Test against South Africa on December 26 in Melbourne.
Josh Hazlewood missed the series-clinching victory over the West Indies and the opening Test against South Africa at The Gabba, which ended in two days, due to a side strain.
The Australia shortstop, however, is optimistic that he will be able to play in the Test match that starts in Melbourne on Boxing Day.
“Everything is ticking along nicely and going according to plan,” Hazlewood told Channel Seven.
“If I’m ticking the box on the 24th and bowling two spells of four or five overs with a break in between, that’s the final tick we’re looking for, then I’ll be available for selection hopefully.
“I’ll build it up over the next week and a half and tick that last box on the 24th hopefully. I’m not noticing the side at all, so fingers crossed.”
