Josh Hazlewood is an Australian international cricketer. He is a fast bowler known for his accuracy and control. Many people compare his bowling style to former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath. He once captained Australia in an ODI and served as Test vice-captain after the 2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal, when captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner stepped down.
He has won several major tournaments with Australia. These include the 2015 Cricket World Cup, the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, and the 2023 Cricket World Cup. In domestic cricket, Hazlewood has played for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.
In the Indian Premier League, Hazlewood was bought by Chennai Super Kings in the 2020 IPL auction. Later, in the 2022 IPL mega auction, he was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹7.75 crore. He was part of the RCB team that won their first IPL title in 2025, and he finished as the team’s top wicket-taker that season.
Josh Hazlewood Records and Achievements
Josh Hazlewood has taken just under 500 international wickets for the Australia national cricket team across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is during his first twelve years in international cricket.
During the 2016–17 home season, he took 32 wickets at around 20 runs each in series against the South Africa national cricket team and the Pakistan national cricket team, including 6 for 89 in Hobart.
In the 2017–18 The Ashes series, Hazlewood took 21 wickets as Australia won the series 4–0. He played a key role in Australia’s victories in the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
During the 2023–24 home season, he took 25 wickets against the West Indies national cricket team and the Pakistan national cricket team with an average of 14.4.
In the Indian Premier League 2025 season, he took 22 wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and helped the team win their first IPL title.
Josh Hazlewood Career Stats
Josh Hazlewood has played 76 Test matches. As a bowler, he has taken 295 wickets. He has taken 13 five-wicket hauls and 11 four-wicket hauls. With the bat, he has scored 565 runs.
He has played 96 ODIs and taken 142 wickets. His best bowling performance is 6 wickets for 52 runs. He has 3 five-wicket hauls and 1 four-wicket haul. As a batter, he has scored 135 runs.
In T20Is, Hazlewood has played 60 matches and taken 79 wickets. His best bowling is 4 wickets for 12 runs, and he has 4 four-wicket hauls. With the bat, he has scored 29 runs.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 76 | 295 | 6/67 | 11 | 13 | 0 |
| ODIs | 96 | 142 | 6/52 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| T20Is | 60 | 79 | 4/12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 76 | 565 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 2 |
| ODIs | 96 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| T20Is | 60 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Josh Hazlewood Personal Life
Josh Hazlewood grew up in the small town of Bendemeer. He has often said the town has a calm and friendly atmosphere where everyone knows each other.
As a child, he spent a lot of time outdoors. He and other kids would ride bikes, play cricket and other sports in their backyards, and also swim or fish for rainbow trout in the nearby river. His school was very small, with about 20 students in his final year. He helped his school win a primary-school cricket competition against bigger schools from nearby Tamworth.
Even after becoming an international cricketer, Hazlewood still visits Bendemeer two or three times each year, usually during a break from cricket. His parents still live there. His father often helps people in the town with handyman jobs, while his mother works as the principal of Woolbrook Public School. His brother and sister live in Tamworth.
Josh Hazlewood Contract
Josh Hazlewood returned to competitive cricket after recovering from injuries and signed a supplementary contract with Sydney Sixers for the 2025–26 season of the Big Bash League.
This type of contract allows a BBL team to bring in players who are already contracted with Cricket Australia but may not be available for the whole season because of national team duties. It helps teams add top players without using a main roster spot or spending much of their salary cap.
Hazlewood joined the Sixers for the remainder of the season after regaining full fitness. He had not played in the BBL since 2019 and has only ever represented the Sydney Sixers in the league.
FAQs
Q. When did Josh Hazzlewood make his Test debut?
A. Josh Hazlewood made his Test debut for Australia against India in Brisbane in 2014 and took a five-wicket haul in his first Test innings.
Q. When did Josh Hazlewood reach his 100th Test wicket?
A. Josh Hazlewood reached 100 Test wickets in 46 innings, only one innings slower than Glenn McGrath.
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