Josh Reginald Hazlewood is an Australian fast bowler who has played for the national team in all formats. He has captained Australia in an ODI and served as Test vice-captain following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. In the Indian Premier League, he joined Chennai Super Kings in 2020 and was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2022 IPL Mega Auction for ₹7.75 crores. He was part of the RCB team that won the 2025 IPL, finishing as the team’s top wicket-taker.
Hazlewood played competitive backyard cricket from a young age and represented Tamworth against adults by the age of 12. He supported the Newcastle Knights growing up. Hazlewood made his first-class debut for New South Wales in November 2008 at 17, becoming the youngest paceman for the state, and debuted in ODIs for Australia on 22 June 2010, also as the youngest Australian. He was part of Australia’s Under-19 squad for the 2008 Under-19 World Cup.
Hazlewood is married to Cherina Murphy Christian, a professional makeup artist. The couple met in high school in Tamworth and married in August 2022 in a grand ceremony at Hunter Valley, Australia. They have a son, Zac, born in 2024, and Hazlewood skipped the 2024 IPL season to be with his family for the birth.
Who are Josh Hazlewood Parents?
Josh Hazlewood’s parents are Trevor and Anne Hazlewood. They watched proudly from the stands when he made his Test debut for Australia at the Gabba in 2014. Josh grew up in a small farming community, where his father, Trevor, worked on their family property. His mother, Anne, took care of the household and often accompanied her sons to their early cricket matches.
He has an elder brother named Aaron Hazlewood, who also played cricket at the local level. Aaron is about 18 months older than Josh. The two brothers share a close bond and have played together for their hometown team, Tamworth Old Boys. In one memorable match, Aaron took nine wickets while Josh caught three of them in the slips, making it a special day for both brothers. Their parents, Trevor and Anne, attended that match as well, cheering proudly as both sons performed together after 12 years.
Josh Hazlewood Father – Trevor Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood father is Trevor Hazlewood. He grew up as a local sportsman, playing cricket and golf, and later ran a steel fabrication business. Trevor encouraged his sons’ cricket, especially Josh, though he admits he wasn’t deeply involved in his early development because he was busy. He supported their backyard games and often cheered them on. Josh credits his size, build, and some natural talent to his father.
Josh Hazlewood Mother – Anne Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood’s mother is Anne Hazlewood. She has always been a proud supporter of her son. Anne helped Josh even with everyday things, like teaching him to cook over the phone when he first moved to Sydney. She watched him play his Test debut at the Gabba and was very proud of his performance.
Does Josh Hazlewood have any siblings?
Josh Hazlewood has an older brother named Aaron Hazlewood and a sister named Casey Hillier.
Josh Hazlewood’s sister, Casey Hillier, grew up in Bendemeer with Josh and Aaron and is part of the close-knit Hazlewood family.
Josh Hazlewood’s brother, Aaron Hazlewood, is about 18 months older than Josh and also played cricket at the local level in Tamworth, New South Wales.
The two brothers grew up playing cricket in their backyard in Bendemeer. Their backyard was large enough to set up pitches, one on grass and another on rough cement, where they often played long, competitive games. Because of their age difference, there were times when Aaron dominated and times when Josh got his revenge. These matches helped Josh develop his bowling skills and competitiveness.
Aaron used to play club cricket for the Tamworth Old Boys. In one special match, he took a career-best 9 wickets for 18 runs while Josh fielded in the slips and took three catches off his bowling. This game was their first together in 12 years and was watched proudly by their parents, Trevor and Anne.
FAQs
Q. Did Josh Hazlewood participate in the 2025 Indian Premier League?
A. Josh Hazlewood did play on the field with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In the IPL 2025 auction, he was purchased for INR 12.5 crore.
Q. Where did Josh Hazlewood grow up?
A. Josh Hazlewood was born in Tamworth and grew up in Bendemeer, a small town about 40 km north of Tamworth, in New South Wales, Australia.
Q. What is Josh Hazlewood’s net worth in Indian rupees?
A. Josh Hazlewood’s estimated net worth is around ₹80 crore. He also owns a luxury two-story mansion in Sydney’s lower north shore.
Q. What is the fastest ball that Josh Hazlewood can throw?
A. Josh Hazlewood typically delivers between 140 and 150 km/h, and a technical issue was the cause of the reported 164.2 km/h delivery.
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