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Josh Hazelwood has been criticised for his act after Australia failed to defend the WTC crown at the Lord's, losing by five wickets against Australia.

Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson slammed Hazelwood's decision to return to the delayed 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and skipping his preparations for the World Test Championship final against the Proteas.

"We've seen concerns about Hazlewood's fitness in recent years, and his decision to prioritise returning to the delayed Indian Premier League over his national team preparations raised eyebrows," wrote Johnson in a column.

Johnson also called for strict...