Hazlewood Praises England’s “Unbelievable” Batting Line-Up Ahead of the Ashes

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has given high praise to England’s batting unit, describing it as “unbelievable” as anticipation builds for the upcoming Ashes series. Speaking about the challenge ahead, Hazlewood acknowledged that England’s recent transformation under captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum has turned them into one of the most dangerous batting sides in world cricket.

England’s aggressive “Bazball” approach has already redefined Test cricket in the past two years, with the team consistently posting imposing totals and chasing down scores once considered improbable. Hazlewood noted that this new-found fearlessness, coupled with the depth of their line-up, makes England a unique threat in the five-match contest. From the experienced Joe Root and Ben Stokes to explosive stroke-makers like Zak Crawley, Harry Brook, and Jonny Bairstow, England’s batting order is brimming with players capable of changing a game within a session.

Hazlewood, who is expected to play a key role with the ball for Australia, admitted that the Ashes will demand discipline and patience from the bowlers. Australia’s own pace trio of Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc, backed by spinner Nathan Lyon, will be tasked with finding ways to disrupt England’s momentum without allowing them to dictate terms. “They’ve got a line-up that can hurt you quickly if you’re even slightly off your game,” Hazlewood said.

Despite the respect shown towards England’s batting strength, Hazlewood and his teammates remain confident in Australia’s ability to match fire with fire. With home advantage and a settled bowling unit, Australia will aim to apply consistent pressure, knowing that even the most aggressive batting approaches can falter under sustained, accurate fast bowling.

As the Ashes draws near, Hazlewood’s comments highlight the growing sense of intrigue around the series: a battle between England’s daring, free-flowing batting philosophy and Australia’s world-class bowling attack. For fans, it promises to be a contest full of intensity, unpredictability, and the kind of drama that only the Ashes can deliver.