Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood is a talented Australian cricketer known for his accuracy and skill as a right-arm fast-medium bowler. Born on January 8, 1991, in Tamworth, New South Wales, he has been making waves in international cricket since his debut.
Career Highlights
- *Early Success*: Hazlewood made his first-class debut for New South Wales at 17 and later became the youngest paceman to represent the state.
- *International Breakthrough*: He debuted in Tests against India in 2014, taking a five-wicket haul on debut at the Gabba.
- *Awards and Recognition*: Hazlewood was named ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year in 2015 and has been part of multiple ICC tournament-winning teams, including the 2015 Cricket World Cup, 2021 T20 World Cup, and 2023 Cricket World Cup.
- *Current Rankings*: He is ranked 10th in ODI and 17th in T20I bowling rankings in the ICC Men's Player Rankings ¹ ².
Bowling Style
Hazlewood's bowling style is often compared to Glenn McGrath's, with a focus on accuracy over raw pace. He excels at delivering unerring fourth or fifth-stump lines with a bit of swing or seam.
Teams and Leagues
- *International Teams*: Australia, Australia U19, Australia A
- *Domestic Teams*: New South Wales, Sydney Sixers
- *IPL Teams*: Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Stats
- *Test Matches*: 72 matches, 279 wickets at an average of 24.57
- *ODIs*: 91 matches, 138 wickets at an average of 27.27
- *T20Is*: 52 matches, 67 wickets at an average of 22.10
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Hazlewood is set to play against South Africa in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship, starting June 11, 2025, at Lord's ³.
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