Australian · Tamworth, Australia · Born 8 December 1990Metronomic right-arm fast bowler renowned for his relentless accuracy and steep bounce, a pillar of Australia's fearsome bowling attack.
Josh Hazlewood is one of Australia's most reliable and accurate fast bowlers, known for his consistent line and length and ability to generate steep bounce. A key figure in Australia's Test and white-ball attacks, he was instrumental in the 2021–22 Ashes series and the 2023 ODI World Cup victory, frequently partnering Mitchell Starc to form a devastating new-ball combination. Hazlewood's control and durability made him a fixture across Australia's 2015 World Cup, 2021 T20 World Cup, 2023 World Test Championship and 2023 ODI World Cup triumphs, giving him a rare place among the small group of Australians to have won titles in all three formats.
Being part of Australia's formidable fast bowling trio that helped the team reclaim the number one Test ranking and win multiple Ashes series.
How They Played
Hazlewood is a traditional right-arm fast bowler who relies on accuracy, consistency and seam movement rather than express pace. He excels at bowling a tight line and length, particularly targeting the off-stump channel to create pressure and induce edges. His ability to extract bounce and movement from various pitch conditions makes him effective across different playing surfaces worldwide.
Lasting Impact
Hazlewood has been a cornerstone of Australia's successful Test bowling attack during a golden period for Australian cricket in the 2010s and 2020s.
Career Honours
- ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
- ICC Champions Trophy 2017
- ICC T20 World Cup 2021
- ICC World Test Championship 2023
| Club | Period | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | 2008–2024 | 86 | 295 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2020–2024 | 24 | 29 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2025–2025 | — | — |
Australian Athletes