Josh Hazlewood

Cricketer

Australian Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Capricorn 196 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth08/01/1991
Age35 years
BirthplaceTamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Zodiac SignCapricorn

Latest News about Josh Hazlewood

17/04/2026

Josh Hazlewood spoke publicly about the difficult rehabilitation period that delayed his IPL 2026 return. He described the long recovery from multiple injuries and then resumed playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a 151-day absence.

17/03/2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru were reported to be waiting on Josh Hazlewood's fitness clearance for the start of IPL 2026. His return was delayed by ongoing hamstring and Achilles rehabilitation, leaving his availability for the early matches uncertain.

06/02/2026

Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup because of injury. He had been dealing with a hamstring problem and then an Achilles issue while rehabilitating, which forced Australia to proceed without one of its senior fast bowlers.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameJosh Reginald Hazlewood
NicknameHoff, Bendemeer Bullet

Physical Stats & More

Height196 cm
Weight90 kg
Eye ColorHazel Grey
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signCapricorn
ReligionChristianity
HobbiesListening to Music, Watching Sitcoms, Cooking

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifeCherina Murphy-Christian

Family

FatherTrevor Hazlewood
MotherAnne
Siblings
  • Aaron
  • Cassey Hilier

Career

International Debut
Test17 December 2014 vs India in Brisbane
ODI22 June 2010 vs England in Southampton
T2013 February 2013 vs West Indies in Brisbane
Coach/MentorMick Shelton
Jersey Number#38 (Australia)
Domestic/State Teams
  • New South Wales
  • Sydney Sixers
  • Mumbai Indians
  • Chennai Super Kings
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore
Bowling StyleRight-arm fast-medium
Batting StyleLeft Handed Bat
Nature on fieldAggressive
Records/Achievements
  • Hazlewood has four 5-wicket hauls in International Tests and 2 in ODI's.
  • Youngest fast bowler to represent New South Wales at 17.
  • Youngest player to debut for Australia at 19.
  • First player to achieve Player of the Match award in a day-night Test match.
  • Took the first 5-wicket haul in a day-night test cricket match.
  • Australia's 8th highest Test wicket-taker.
  • Passed 250 Test wickets.
  • Key member of Australia's 2023 ODI World Cup winning team.
  • Member of Australia's winning teams in the 2015 Cricket World Cup, 2021 T20 World Cup, and 2023 Cricket World Cup.
  • Currently ranks no. 6 in ICC Test rankings, no. 8 in ODI, and no. 10 in T20I.
  • Over 500 career wickets across formats (295 Tests, 142 ODIs, 79 T20Is)
  • 2015 ICC Emerging Player of the Year
Career Turning PointHazlewood's consistent performances for New South Wales at the Australian Domestic circuit led him to an early International debut.

Favourites

Favorite SingerJimmy Barnes
Favorite BowlerGlenn McGrath

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/josh.hazelwood38/
Twitterhttps://x.com/josHazelwoodAus

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.

Also born on 8 January

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