"It probably took me a little bit by surprise. Just through the fact that it’s probably happened at a perfect time, I guess, this pandemic, for Cricket Australia," Hazlewood told media on Monday. "(The pandemic) happening in March compared to the footy codes, who are really in some trouble heading into their season. I was a bit surprised there but there has to be some impact, no doubt." But the level of that impact is more than most expected, considering the next broadcast payment isn't due until September. We have ridden the highs and now its probably time to ride the lows, a little bit. Josh Hazlewood Each of the states will have their budgets cut in half and now a battle over players' pay beckons.

"We are no different from any other sport. It just depends how long it hangs around as to how much it is going to affect us, I guess. If it leads into next summer, it will be quite serious," Hazlewood said. But the star quick doesn't see the same nasty stalemate between the players and CA which rocked the game in 2017 developing in the coming weeks. Test quick Josh Hazlewood accepts the need for he and his teammates to share some of the coronavirus burden. Credit:Getty Images "We’re obviously partners in the game and we’ve always said that. We have ridden the highs and now its probably time to ride the lows, a little bit," Hazlewood said. "I think the relationship is a lot better now, between the ACA and CA. It’s developed a long way in the last 18 months to two years, probably.

"There is a lot better relationship there so that will go a long way towards having this episode (handled) a lot better than last time. It’s all positive from our end and I think, from both ends. Loading "Hopefully it’s a lot better communication this time and I think you will see that in the coming weeks and the coming months, I guess." The MOU between CA and ACA dictates that, by April 30, the former must provide the latter with revenue estimates and a national contract list for the upcoming summer. While there is obvious uncertainty as to what percentage pay cut the players may be forced to take if no cricket is played this summer, Hazlewood would still like to see that deadline met in 10 days.