Josh Reginald Hazlewood, born on January 8, 1991, is a prominent Australian cricketer with an international reputation. His towering stature and precision as a pace bowler have drawn comparisons to the legendary Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath. As of the latest ICC Men’s Player Rankings, Hazlewood holds the top spot in One Day Internationals (ODI), the seventh position in Twenty20 Internationals (T20I), and the fifteenth rank in Test cricket. He played a pivotal role in Australia’s triumphs in both the 2015 Cricket World Cup and the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Josh Hazlewood Family- Father, Mother, Siblings
Josh Hazlewood hails from the quiet rural town of Bendemeer in New South Wales, located 40 km north of Tamworth. Born to Trevor and Anne Hazlewood, he is the younger sibling in his family, having an older brother and sister. His childhood was marked by intense backyard cricket battles with his older brother, and by the age of 12, he was already competing against grown men for Tamworth.
Hazlewood’s cricket journey took off when he was chosen to represent New South Wales at the tender age of 17, making him the youngest paceman to ever don the state’s colors. His initiation into first-class cricket occurred at the Sydney Cricket Ground against the touring New Zealand team in November 2008. Notably, he became the youngest Australian to make his One Day International (ODI) debut on June 22, 2010.
As a right-arm fast bowler, Hazlewood also showcased his talents on the international stage, representing Australia Under-19s and being the youngest member of Australia’s squad during the 2008 Under-19 World Cup.
On a more personal note, Josh Hazlewood’s wife, Cherina Murphy Christian, at the age of 27, is a professional makeup artist who maintains a low profile regarding her private life. Consequently, there is limited public information available about her. However, she is often seen accompanying Josh Hazlewood and is recognized for her beauty, grace, and charm.