Josh Reginald Hazlewood is a right-arm fast-medium bowler from Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia. He made his Test debut for the Australian national team in December 2014 and has been a key player in all formats. Hazlewood clinched multiple ICC tournaments with the Australian team, including the 2015 Cricket World Cup, the 2021 T20 World Cup, and the 2023 Cricket World Cup. He was also part of Australia's 2010 ICC Under-19 World Cup-winning team, where his four-wicket haul helped secure victory against Pakistan in the final.
As of December 2024, Hazlewood is ranked 3rd in the ICC Test bowling rankings (851 points), 10th in ODIs (634 points), and 14th in T20Is (620 points). In his Test career, he has played 72 matches, taking 279 wickets at an average of 24.57, with best figures of 6 for 67. In ODIs, Hazlewood has 138 wickets in 91 matches at 27.26, with best figures of 6 for 52. He has 67 wickets in 52 matches at 22.10, with best figures of 4 for 12 in T20Is. Beyond representing the Australian team, Hazlewood plays for the New South Wales men's cricket team in first-class cricket as of December 2024. Moreover, he is set to represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the third time in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
Where does Josh Hazlewood live?
According to Urban.com.au, Josh Hazlewood and his wife, Cherina Murphy Christian, reside in a luxurious mansion located in Hunters Hill, a suburb in Northern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In 2016, Hazlewood acquired the property at an auction for $3.8 million. The house is situated on a 500-square-metre block and features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a spacious lounge, a media room, a pool, an outdoor kitchen, and an upper-level lounge with a balcony.
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