Josh Hazelwood heaps praise on RCB teammates Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj ahead of the WTC final

Australia pacer Josh Hazelwood has lauded his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Virat Kohli’s work ethic and quick Mohammed Siraj ahead of the side’s World Test Championship final clash at The Oval starting on June 7th
In a conversation with the International Cricket Council, Hazelwood said, “I think it’s probably how hard he works (that stands out). His fitness first of all – and then his skill work and batting and fielding in particular.
“He is always out there (training) first and leaves last … and the intensity he trains at all the time is at such a high level it drags everyone else along for the ride. That can leak onto the other players and improve them as well,” he added.
Speaking of Siraj, who had been essential for RCB with the new ball in the recently concluded IPL, the Australian quickie said, “I was a bit late getting there (to RCB this year), but before then he was on fire. He is up there at the top of the wickets every time, and the economy rate was probably the thing as bowling at Chinnaswamy (RCB’s home ground) is impossible sometimes and he was going at six or six-and-a-half an over. His control was great and he is bowling well.”
Siraj nabbed 19 wickets in the season and was the highest wicket-taker for RCB in IPL 2023. Kohli on the other hand, scored 639 runs at an average of 53.25.

The former RCB skipper also scored back-to-back tons and looks in good touch going into the final.