Australian News – Jhye Richardson is back to his old ways after a hamstring injury

Having been hampered by injury since his Test debut in 2019, Richardson has suffered four separate spells since his last overs in June 2022.

He was initially selected to return to Australia’s white-ball squad last summer, before being dropped when he picked up a recent injury in the BBL.

In recent months, Richardson managed to get a solid block in the nets during his only one IPL match, before the season started in Perth and Brisbane.

“I’m trying to avoid the problem areas and build that resilience that I haven’t had in the last few years,” Richardson told AAP. “I have played two games [in Darwin]the body is beautiful. It’s obviously a different dynamic to play competitive cricket again.”

Richardson had tried running before his latest injury, only reaching top speed near the crease in an effort to make it work. But he has returned to his traditional style, which sees him run at a speed of around 22.5km/h since the start of his run.

“We wanted to explore what that looks like, with a view to getting back to red ball cricket,” Richardson said. “But I’m back to my old self now, I understand that what I was doing 10 years ago might have worked in some way.

“Maybe I felt a little rushed. I didn’t feel balanced. Everyone talks about the rhythm and feels balanced and strong at the crease. And the main goal is to perform, right? I put a lot of work on my muscle, so everyone is comfortable with the fact that I can return to what I have worked on before. “

Change is also coming to the Test team, with all three fast bowlers over 30 and fast bowler Scott Boland 35. Richardson looks the most assured one-dayer to lead the attack, with 11 wickets at 22.09 in his three Tests. until now.

“I think [it is important to be fit then]but we’re looking very far into the future there,” he said. “Taking one step at a time, getting the body ready and making sure everything is right on my end, and not worrying about what’s going on outside.

“We obviously know there will be a change at some point. When that happens, I’m not too sure. But ultimately it’s my goal to be fit whenever. No matter when the change happens. And I can play Test cricket regardless of who’s in the team.”