Josh Hazlewood's reverse swing mastery delivers six wickets in South Africa Test
Josh Hazlewood credited old-ball reverse swing as crucial to Australia's Test success in South Africa on Friday. The fast bowler took 6-49 in the first Test, generating sharp movement once the ball deteriorated on abrasive wickets. Hazlewood said Australian green seaming pitches rarely produce reverse swing, making South Africa's traditional grounds ideal for the technique's resurgence.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 08:27 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 08:30 UTC
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