Personal Information
| Name | Josh Hazlewood | Nationality |  Australia | Position | Bowler | Playing Role | Bowler | IPL Team | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Marriage Status | Married | International Debut | Australia (2010—present) | T20i International Debut | Australia vs West Indies at Brisbane - February 13, 2013 | Test International Debut | Australia vs India at Brisbane - December 17 - 20, 2014 | One Day International Debut | England vs Australia at Southampton - June 22, 2010 | Wife Name | Cherina Murphy Christian | Batting Style | Left hand Bat | Bowling Style | Right arm Fast medium | Born at | Tamworth, New South Wales | Current Team | Australia National Cricket Team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Birthday | January 8, 1991 | Age | 35 |
Career Information
Josh Hazlewood: Australia’s Premier Fast Bowler
Josh Hazlewood, born on January 8, 1991, in Tamworth, New South Wales, is a distinguished Australian cricketer renowned for his precision and consistency as a fast bowler. Often compared to the legendary Glenn McGrath, Hazlewood’s ability to maintain tight lines and lengths has made him a cornerstone of Australia’s bowling attack.
Cricket Career & Stats
T20I Career
- Test Matches: Hazlewood has been instrumental in Australia’s Test arena, participating in numerous matches and consistently delivering economical bowling performances.
- ODI Career: In One Day Internationals, he has showcased his skills effectively, contributing significantly to Australia’s bowling lineup.
- T20I Matches: Hazlewood has also made his mark in T20 Internationals, adapting his style to the shorter format and proving to be a valuable asset.
- IPL Career: In the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, Hazlewood was acquired by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for 12.50 crore INR, reflecting his high value in the T20 format.
Records & Achievements
- Most wickets – 43rd Most wickets in career (484 Wickets)
- Hauls – 50th Most five-wickets-in-an-innings in a career (15 times)
- Dismissals – 19th Most wickets taken caught by a wicketkeeper (139 Wickets)
Lesser-Known Facts
- Growing up in a rural area, Hazlewood developed his cricketing skills playing on improvised pitches, which contributed to his adaptability and precision as a bowler.
- Off the field, he is known for his keen interest in agriculture and often spends time on his family farm, reflecting his strong connection to his roots.
