| Australia | |
| 31 Years (08 Jan, 1991) | |
| Male | |
| Tamworth, New South Wales | |
| bowler | |
| left-hand bat | |
| right-arm fast-medium | |
| 2010 - 2022 |
| Sydney Sixers, St George, PJ Cummins' XI, New South Wales Under-23s, New South Wales Under-19s, New South Wales Under-17s, New South Wales Second XI, New South Wales Country, New South Wales, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Brad Haddin XII, Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Under-19s, Australia A, AJ Finch's XI, Australia |
When Glenn McGrath retired from international cricket in 2007, many felt that Australia would struggle to fill the void of accuracy and metronomic pressure. But, almost a decade later, Josh Hazlewood has stepped up to become one of the greatest fast bowlers in the modern era. Along with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood has formed an awesome trio of fast bowling that has ensured Australia’s Test success has been sustained.
When Glenn McGrath retired from international cricket in 2007, many felt that Australia would struggle to fill the void of accuracy and metronomic pressure. But, almost a decade later, Josh Hazlewood has stepped up to become one of the greatest fast bowlers in the modern era. Along with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood has formed an awesome trio of fast bowling that has ensured Australia’s Test success has been sustained.
There is plenty to like about Josh Hazlewood. Tall, accurate, and nagging at all times, Hazlewood has all the attributes to being an all-round successful bowler. His Ashes performances in 2017 and 2019 of the success that he can achieve. He was part of the victorious Under-19 World Cup in 2010 in New Zealand. But, it took four years of strengthening and reconditioning to ensure that he was in contention for a lead role in Australia’s Test squad.
When his debut came in Brisbane against India, Hazlewood did not disappoint. He went on to cement his reputation as one of the best in the business. His 4/35 in the quarterfinal against Pakistan in Adelaide during the 2015 ICC World Cup enhanced his reputation. In that same year, Hazlewood became the first man to take a five-wicket haul in the Pink Ball Test against New Zealand.
Hazlewood has enjoyed a renaissance of sorts in limited-overs cricket in the last couple of years. His stint with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL led to Australia successfully winning the ICC World T20 2021 for the first time. Hazlewood impressed on each occasion with a wonderful economy rate. He is just past 30 and if he can maintain his fitness levels, there is no stopping Hazlewood from reaching 500 Test wickets just like his idol Glenn McGrath.
Josh Hazlewood made his ODI debut against England in Southampton in 2010. Three years later, he made his Twenty20 International debut against West Indies in Brisbane in 2013. His Test debut came against India in 2014 in Brisbane.
Josh Hazlewood showed that he belonged in Test cricket when he became the fastest to 50 wickets, quicker than Shane Warne or Glenn McGrath. His Man of the Match performance in the Pink Ball Test against New Zealand showed his great skill. Hazlewood has been one of Australia’s best performers in the Ashes for the 2017 and 2019 series, helping Australia retain the Urn in both cases.
In ODIs, his haul against Pakistan played a small but important part in Australia clinching a tense win. However, he is remembered for a knock in an ODI which was perplexing. During the 2017 Auckland ODI against New Zealand, Hazlewood shared a fifty-run stand for the final wicket with Marcus Stoinis. His contribution was 0 and he had faced 0 balls. When he was run-out, he became the first individual to be out for a diamond duck in a 50-run stand.
| Haul | Opponent | Venue | Year |
| 6/67 | India | Bengaluru | 2017 |
| 6/70 | New Zealand | Adelaide | 2015 |
| 6/89 | South Africa | Hobart | 2016 |
| 5/8 | India | Adelaide | 2020 |
| 5/30 | England | Leeds | 2019 |
| 5/38 | West Indies | Kingston | 2015 |
| 5/48 | England | Perth | 2017 |
| 5/57 | India | Brisbane | 2021 |
| 5/68 | India | Brisbane | 2014 |
| Haul | Opponent | Venue | Year |
| 6/52 | New Zealand | Birmingham | 2017 |
| 5/31 | South Africa | Perth | 2014 |
| 5/50 | West Indies | Barbados | 2016 |
Josh Hazlewood has a jersey number of 38 when he plays for Australia as well as for the Chennai Super Kings.
Josh Hazlewood has a net worth of USD 5 million.
Josh Hazlewood earns Rs 2 crore per year from his deal with Chennai Super Kings. His overall IPL income is Rs 4.5 crore. In the Cricket Australia Central contract, he is one of the prime members and earns big.
Josh Hazlewood has featured in the Alinta Energy Ads as part of being included in the Australia cricket team squad. He is also the Brand Ambassador for Kookaburra Sport in the UK.
Josh Hazlewood was born on January 8, 1991, in Tamworth, New South Wales. His star sign is Capricorn. He is 31 years of age.
His father’s name is Trevor Hazlewood and his mother’s name is Anne Hazlewood. Josh Hazlewood has two siblings. His brother’s name is Aaron Hazlewood and his sister’s name is Cassey Hillier.
Josh Hazlewood is currently in a relationship with Cherina Murphy-Christian. They have been together for close to a decade. The duo don't have children.
Josh Hazlewood has a height of six feet four inches which is 193 cms. His weight is 90 kgs.
Josh Hazlewood was actually residing in the neighborhood of Bendemeer which is 300 kms away from Sydney. When his school Bendemeer high went on a trip to the UK, he was given the nickname Bendemeer Bullet.
Josh Hazlewood was good in Javelin when he was growing up. In his school trials, he had once thrown 53.11 meters which was good for a 12-year-old. But, he never took it up seriously.
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