Hazlewood: I wouldn't be surprised if some players don't make Pakistan tour
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Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expects players to share their worries about the team's upcoming trip of Pakistan, and says he won't be surprised if a few players withdraw.
In March, Australia will play three Tests, three One-Day Internationals, and one Twenty20 International in their first visit to Pakistan since 1998. However, as is customary, concerns about security have surfaced in a recent report.
Late last year, New Zealand and England canceled tours to Pakistan because to security concerns, with England agreeing to return in 2022 for seven T20Is and three Tests on each side of the T20 World Cup.
"There's a lot of things in place and there's been a lot of work in the background...so the trust is quite high there from the players," Hazlewood told cricket.com.au.
"But there'd certainly be some concerns from the players and I wouldn't be surprised if some of them don't make the tour. And that's very fair. People will discuss it with their families...and come up with an answer and everyone respects that."
Meanwhile, Hazlewood, who has been picked in the Australian squad for the T20I series against Sri Lanka at home, acknowledged to being irritated by his lack of game time.
The pacer was injured in the first Ashes match at Gabba and did not play again in Australia's 4-0 victory.
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