Josh Hazlewood Biography: Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth, Family

Who is Josh Hazlewood?

Josh Hazlewood is an Australian cricketer who represents New South Wales in domestic cricket and plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2026.

He is a left-hand batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler known for his accuracy, unrelenting line and length, and ability to extract bounce.

Josh Hazlewood is among Australia’s finest fast bowlers, having taken nearly 500 international wkts across formats and becoming crucial part of Australia’s 2021 T20 and 2023 ODI World Cup victories.

Early Life and Background

He was Born on January 8, 1991, in Tamworth, New South Wales, his birth place is Tamworth. His hometown is Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia.

Josh’s background involved supportive environment encouraging sports from young stage. Parents include Trevor Hazlewood, father who supported cricket aspirations, and mother Anne who provided constant encouragement throughout journey.

His brother named Aaron Hazlewood remains close. Sister named Casey Hillier supportive of career. Family from Tamworth which state or country is New South Wales, Australia.

Regarding his relationships, Josh has been in long-term relationship with Cherina Murphy-Christian for several years. The couple maintains private personal life away from media spotlight.

There’s no wife yet as unmarried. His gf is Cherina Murphy-Christian with whom he shares strong bond. Cast is Christian, and house is in New South Wales region.

Josh Hazlewood Biography

Details	Information
Full Name	Josh Reginald Hazlewood
Occupation	Bowler
Place	Tamworth, New South Wales
Hometown	Tamworth, New South Wales
Date of Birth (Birthday)	January 8, 1991
Age	35 years
Height	6 feet 4 inches (193 cm)
Weight	NA
Father	Trevor Hazlewood
Mother	Anne
Brother	Aaron Hazlewood
Sisters	Casey Hillier
Cast	Christian
Wife	None
Gf	Cherina Murphy-Christian
House	New South Wales, Australia
IPL Team	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
IPL Price 2026	₹12.50 crore
Net Worth	Estimated ₹80 crore

Professional Cricket Career

Josh’s career start came through New South Wales system where he became youngest fast bowler at 17 to represent state team in 2008.

Test career began on December 17, 2014, for Australia against India at Brisbane where he took five-wicket haul in debut innings. In 76 Test matches, claimed 295 Test wickets with 13 five-wicket hauls and best bowling of 6/67 at average of 24.21.

ODI debut came on June 22, 2010, against England at Southampton becoming youngest player to debut for Australia at 19. In 96 ODI matches, took 142 ODI wickets with best figures of 6/52 at economy of 4.73.

T20I debut was on February 13, 2013, against West Indies at Brisbane. In 60 T20I matches, claimed 79 T20 wickets with best of 4/12 at economy of 7.47.

First Class career spanning 119 matches yielded 441 wkts with 15 five-wicket hauls and best bowling of 6/35 at average of 24.02.

List-A career across 148 matches produced 221 wkts with best of 7/36 at economy of 4.75.

Recent news includes his crucial role in RCB’s maiden IPL 2025 title victory taking 22 wkts in tournament and being retained for ₹12.50 crore for IPL 2026.

IPL Career

His Indian Premier League journey began in 2014 when Mumbai Indians signed him for ₹50 lakh. Limited opportunities meant he moved to Chennai Super Kings for ₹2 crore price in 2020-21.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru acquired him for ₹7.75 crore in 2022 mega auction after intense bidding war involving multiple franchises. The ipl team valued his accuracy and ability to bowl across all phases.

In IPL 2025, delivered match-winning performances throughout season helping RCB win their first-ever title. Josh Hazlewood wickets in ipl 2025 totaled 22 from 12 matches including best of 4/33.

For ipl 2026, retained by RCB for ₹12.50 crore reflecting his importance to franchise. The ipl team 2026 relies on his experience and wicket-taking abilities in powerplay and death overs.

His ipl price reflects proven record of 57 wkts across 39 matches at exceptional average of 20.98 and economy of 8.28.

Josh Hazlewood Stats

Domestic & International

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Tests	76	96	47	565	39	11.53	1281	44.10	0	0	81	2	30	0
ODIs	96	38	29	135	23*	15.00	166	81.32	0	0	14	3	32	0
T20Is	60	12	9	29	13*	9.66	28	103.57	0	0	2	1	13	0
FC	119	143	60	918	43*	11.06	2100	43.71	0	0	133	4	46	0
List A	148	59	37	242	30	11.00	350	69.14	0	0	19	5	45	0
T20s	127	25	20	71	13*	14.20	83	85.54	0	0	6	1	20	0

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR
Tests	76	143	15423	7144	295	6/67	9/79	24.21	2.77	52.2
ODIs	96	95	4978	3928	142	6/52	6/52	27.66	4.73	35.0
T20Is	60	59	1348	1680	79	4/12	4/12	21.26	7.47	17.0
FC	119	220	22953	10594	441	6/35	9/79	24.02	2.76	52.0
List A	148	146	7816	6194	221	7/36	7/36	28.02	4.75	35.3
T20s	127	126	2850	3620	170	4/12	4/12	21.29	7.62	16.7

IPL Stats

Batting & Fielding

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
39	7	7	19	7*	–	29	65.51	0	0	1	0	3	0

Bowling

Mat	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR
39	867	1196	57	4/25	20.98	8.27	15.2

His career stats showcase exceptional bowling across formats. Career Statics demonstrate abilities as accurate fast bowler who extracts bounce and maintains tight lines consistently.

Records and Achievements

Josh Hazlewood multiple achievement include:

• Part of Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup and 2023 ODI World Cup winning teams
• First player to win Player of Match in day-night Test (November 2015)
• Reached 50 Test wickets in just 12th match, faster than Warne, McGrath and Johnson
• Three-time Australian champion at javelin during Under-13 to Under-15 levels
• Third-highest wkts taker at 2010 U-19 World Cup with 13 wkts
• ICC Emerging Player of Year 2015
• Took 25 Test wkts at average of 14.4 during 2023-24 home season
• In 60 T20I matches, claimed 79 T20 wickets with best of 4/12 at economy of 7.47.
• In 96 ODI matches, took 142 ODI wickets with best figures of 6/52 at economy of 4.73.
• No hattrick yet across international career but multiple four and five-wicket hauls
• Jersey number 38 for Australia team

These records demonstrate his journey from talented javelin thrower to world-class fast bowler.

Playing Style

Josh Hazlewood’s is 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) giving him natural bounce advantage. As bowler, delivers right-arm fast-medium with Bowling Speed ranging 135-145 kmph consistently.

Known for hitting hard lengths repeatedly making him difficult to score against. Can swing ball both ways with accuracy being primary strength over express pace.

Bowls across all phases effectively – powerplay, middle overs and death – adapting strategies based on match situations and conditions.

Josh Hazlewood Net Worth

Net worth is estimated at ₹80 crore (2026). Income sources include:

• Indian Premier League salary: ₹12.50 crore from RCB (2026)
• Previous IPL contracts totaling significant earnings
• Cricket Australia central contract fees
• Match fees from Tests, ODIs, T20Is
• Brand endorsements and sponsorships
• Sydney Sixers Big Bash League contracts

Net worth reflects decade-long successful international career as premium fast bowler across formats and leagues.

Family, Personal Life & Relationship

Parents Trevor Hazlewood from Tamworth supported cricket ambitions from early stage. His friends famously bet ₹30 lakh at 500-1 odds that Josh would play Test before 30, winning ₹1.5 crore total when he debuted in 2014.

Mother Anne provided constant encouragement throughout development years. Guardians follows Christianity religion with mother tongue being English.

Brother Aaron and sister Casey Hillier remain close maintaining strong bonds despite demanding cricket schedule.

In long-term relationship with Cherina Murphy-Christian. Couple prefers keeping personal life private away from media attention maintaining low profile.

Excelled at multiple sports during school including javelin throw, shot put, discus and cricket. Junior coach Mick Shelton mentored early development.

Hobbies include listening to music (favorite singer Jimmy Barnes), watching sitcoms and cooking during breaks. Idol growing up was Glenn McGrath whom he patterns bowling style after.

Team Australia Prospects

Regular fixture in Australian team across formats since debut. Dates Joined progression: New South Wales (2008), Australia ODI (2010), Australia T20I (2013), Australia Test (2014), MI (2014), CSK (2020), RCB (2022).

Continues being crucial part of pace attack alongside Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc forming formidable trio.

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