Josh Hazlewood is an Australian international cricketer who represents Australia across all formats and currently plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League. Standing 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm), the 34-year-old right-arm fast bowler is regarded as one of the most accurate and consistent pacers of the modern era.
Recently, he has been featuring in the 2025 Ashes series against England, where his disciplined line-and-length bowling continues to be a key weapon for Australia. One of the finest moments of his career came during the 2021 T20 World Cup Final, where his match-winning spell of 3/16 turned the game in Australia’s favour. Hazlewood last played the IPL 2025 season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, contributing vital powerplay breakthroughs with his trademark precision.
Personal Details
Detail
Information
Full Name
Josh Reginald Hazlewood
Nickname
Hoff, Bendemeer Bullet
Height
6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
Date of Birth
January 8, 1991
Age
34 years
Place of Birth
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Playing Style
Aspect
Description
Batting Style
Left-handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast-medium
Primary Role
Bowler
Jersey Number
Format
Jersey Number
International
38
IPL
38
Debut Date
Format
Date
Opponent
Venue
Test
December 17, 2014
India
The Gabba, Brisbane
ODI
June 22, 2010
England
Rose Bowl, Southampton
T20I
February 13, 2013
West Indies
The Gabba, Brisbane
IPL
September 25, 2020
Delhi Capitals (for CSK)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium
IPL Salary by Year
Year
Team
Salary (INR)
2020
Chennai Super Kings
₹2 crore
2021
Chennai Super Kings
₹2 crore
2022
Royal Challengers Bangalore
₹7.75 crore
2023
Royal Challengers Bangalore
₹7.75 crore
2024
Not Played
–
2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
₹12.50 crore
Net Worth and Assets
Type
Details
Estimated Net Worth
₹60-80 crore (approx. $7-10 million USD)
Assets
Luxury dual-storey mansion in Hunters Hill, Sydney with swimming pool and media room; Cricket Australia central contract worth approximately $1.6 million annually; Brand endorsements with Kookaburra Sports and Alinta Energy
Hazlewood has built substantial wealth through his international cricket contracts, IPL earnings, and strategic endorsement deals. His real estate investments, particularly his Sydney property valued around $3.6 million, demonstrate smart financial planning alongside his cricketing career.
Teams Played For
Team
Years Active
Australia
2010
Australia U19
2008
New South Wales
2008
Sydney Sixers
Various seasons
Chennai Super Kings
2020-2021
Royal Challengers Bangalore/Bengaluru
2022-2023, 2025
Mumbai Indians
2014
Education
Qualification
Institution
School
Oxley High School, Tamworth, New South Wales
University
Not Attended (Focused on professional cricket career)
Made ODI debut against England, becoming the youngest Australian ODI debutant at 19 years 165 days
2014
Test debut against India with a five-wicket haul (5/68)
2015
ICC Cricket World Cup winner; ICC Emerging Player of the Year
2015
First five-wicket haul in a day-night Test match (6/70)
2017
Career-best ODI figures of 6/52 against New Zealand in Champions Trophy
2019
Took 20 wickets in the Ashes series at an average of 21.85
2020
Reached 200 Test wickets against India
2021
ICC T20 World Cup winner; became first bowler ranked in top 10 across all formats
2022
Exceptional IPL season with RCB, taking 20 wickets in 12 matches
2023
ICC Cricket World Cup winner with 16 wickets in the tournament
2025
Instrumental in RCB’s maiden IPL title with 22 wickets as top wicket-taker
Major Trophies & Awards
Year
Competition / Trophy
Team
Significance
2009–10
Sheffield Shield Winner
New South Wales
Early domestic First-Class success
2011–12
Sheffield Shield Winner
New South Wales
Key domestic title
2014–15
ICC Test Team of the Year (Selected)
Australia
Recognized among the world’s best Test bowlers
2015
ICC Cricket World Cup Winner
Australia
First World Cup title; major global achievement
2016
Allan Border Medal (Top 10 Voting)
Australia
National recognition for consistency
2017
ICC Test Team of the Year (Selected)
Australia
Second inclusion in world XI
2019
Ashes Retained (England)
Australia
Major Test success; leading wicket-taker in key matches
2019–20
Sheffield Shield Winner
New South Wales
Another domestic First-Class title
2021
ICC T20 World Cup Winner
Australia
Played a pivotal role in Australia’s first-ever T20 World Cup title
2021
IPL Champion
Chennai Super Kings
Part of the winning CSK squad
2021–22
Ashes Series Winner
Australia
Dominant 4–0 victory at home
2023
ICC World Test Championship Winner
Australia
Major ICC title; part of champion squad vs India
2023
ICC ODI Team of the Year (Selected)
Australia
Recognized globally for ODI excellence
2023
IPL Purple Cap Contender (Top Wicket-Takers List)
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Notable IPL season performance
2024
IPL Champion
Kolkata Knight Riders
Second IPL title
2025
Ongoing International Performances
Australia
Active in current Test and limited-overs series
Additional Achievements
Achievement
Context
Youngest NSW Pace Bowler
Became the youngest pace bowler to represent New South Wales at age 17
Fastest to 100 Test Wickets
Achieved milestone in 46 innings, comparable to Glenn McGrath (45 innings)
Diamond Duck Record
First player dismissed for a diamond duck in a 50+ run partnership (2017)
ODI Unbeaten Streak
Record 33 ODI matches without being dismissed before first dismissal
Top ICC Rankings
Reached No. 1 in ODI bowling rankings; consistently top 10 in all formats
Australia’s 8th Highest Test Wicket-Taker
Among the most successful Australian Test bowlers of all time
Test Vice-Captain
Appointed joint vice-captain following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal
ODI Captaincy
Captained Australia in ODI against England (November 2022)
Interesting Facts About Josh Hazlewood
He grew up in the small town of Bendemeer with a population of just a few hundred, where his mother was a teacher at a primary school with only 30 students.
Josh was a national junior champion in javelin throw, discus, and shot put before focusing entirely on cricket.
Friends of his father placed a $100 bet at 500-1 odds that Josh would play Test cricket before age 30, winning $50,000 when he debuted in 2014.
He is often called “HazleGod” by fans for his ability to deliver in crucial moments and maintain exceptional accuracy under pressure.
Josh became the first bowler in history to be ranked in the top 10 across all three international formats simultaneously in 2021.
Despite being a specialist bowler, he once participated in a 54-run partnership without facing a single ball, setting a unique record in 2017.
He idolized Glenn McGrath growing up and has remarkably similar statistical progression, reaching 100 Test wickets in just one innings more than his idol.
Josh completed his five-wicket haul on Test debut by dismissing India’s top order, including Virat Kohli, in his very first innings wearing the baggy green.
He was the youngest member of Australia’s 2008 U19 World Cup squad and later became the third-highest wicket-taker in the 2010 U19 World Cup.
Known for his calm demeanor, Josh prefers spending downtime in his hometown fishing and having quiet conversations at the local pub rather than seeking the spotlight.
Born in Tamworth and raised in the small rural town of Bendemeer, Josh Hazlewood is 34 years old and stands at an imposing 6 feet 5 inches. His journey through Australian cricket has taken him from New South Wales domestic cricket to representing Australia in three World Cup victories, with his accurate bowling and calm temperament making him one of the most dependable fast bowlers in modern cricket.
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