Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 08/01/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia |
Latest News about Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of Australia's T20 World Cup 2026 squad just five days before the tournament's opening game against Ireland due to persistent fitness issues. The veteran fast bowler, who had been part of the initial squad, failed to recover from a series of injuries including hamstring and Achilles problems, leaving Australia without two of its most seasoned pace bowlers alongside Pat Cummins.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Josh Hazlewood missed the start of IPL 2026, extending his break from cricket due to ongoing hamstring and Achilles injuries. The 35-year-old was expected to miss at least the first two matches for RCB, with his return potentially delayed until mid-April, marking nearly five months since his last game.
Josh Hazlewood expressed confidence of returning for the T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka after an injury-hit summer that ruled him out of the Ashes series. The fast bowler, sidelined early in the England series with a hamstring strain and later suffering an Achilles issue during rehabilitation, targeted a warm-up match ahead of Australia's opening match on February 11.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Josh Reginald Hazlewood |
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| Nickname | Hoff, Bendemeer Bullet |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 196 cm |
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| Weight | 90 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Grey |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Listening to Music, Watching Sitcoms, Cooking |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Cherina Murphy-Christian |
Family
| Father | Trevor Hazlewood |
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| Mother | Anne |
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Mick Shelton | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #38 (Australia) | ||||||
| Domestic/State Teams |
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||
| Batting Style | Left Handed Bat | ||||||
| Nature on field | Aggressive | ||||||
| Records/Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | Hazlewood's consistent performances for New South Wales at the Australian Domestic circuit led him to an early International debut. |
Favourites
| Favorite Singer | Jimmy Barnes |
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| Favorite Bowler | Glenn McGrath |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hazlewood showcased talent in javelin throw, shotput, and discus in addition to cricket during his school days. | |
| 2. He fulfilled a bet for his father's friends by becoming a Test player before turning 30. | |
| 3. Earned the Man of the Match title in the U-19 World Cup final. | |
| 4. Recognized as the 2015 Emerging Player of the Year by the ICC. | |
| 5. Has captained Australia in an ODI and served as Test vice-captain after the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. |