Josh Hazlewood isn't against the idea of being rested to protect his body from the rigours of international cricket.
The paceman just doesn't want it to happen outside the period of the Indian Premier League, which he skips for that reason despite the big money he is passing up.
Fellow paceman Mitchell Starc has been forced to sit out two games in the current ODI tri-series in the Caribbean, with Cricket Australia carefully managing the spearhead after ankle surgery.
Hazlewood was also expected to be given a spell at some point, on account of the side's relentless coming schedule.
But the right-armer has played all four of Australia's games in the West Indies and hopes he won't be forced to sit out any in Barbados.
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"It'll be up to the selectors what they want to do in terms of managing me through the next few games but I feel really good now," Hazlewood said.
"As a fast bowler, especially the way I bowl, I think I need rhythm all the time and need to be playing cricket continuously to get that rhythm and feel better with my bowling.
"It's different for everyone but that's the way I feel. I need that continuous cricket to be at my best."
Hazlewood should be granted his wish for the next match at least, with Australia enjoying an extended break before facing South Africa at 3am (AEST) on Monday.
Australia then tackle the West Indies before they hope to contest the June 26 final.
Hazlewood has form in proving management wrong, having played all six Tests during the previous summer despite the reservations of medicos and chairman of selectors Rod Marsh.
A series of serious injuries stalled the beanpole's progress after his international debut at age 19, and he battled to make it through the 2015 Ashes because of a shin problem.
But the 25-year-old is now fit as a fiddle, reaping the benefits of skipping the past two IPL tournaments.
"The body feels like it's hardened up and with more cricket. You just feel a bit better every time you go out there and more confident in your body that you can get through," Hazlewood said.
"I opted not to go into the IPL auction and have probably two to three weeks of complete rest and then back into the gym to get the strength back."
Hazlewood described passing up the riches and experience of the IPL as a straightforward decision.
"The rest is invaluable at this stage, to get that three weeks to a month to recover and get that strength back up," he said.
"You always want to play for Australia and play as much as you can for Australia."
