Josh Hazlewood
Australia's metronomic fast bowler, a master of relentless line and length whose seam movement and control have made him a pillar of the national attack across all formats.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Australian cricketer·Birthday: January 8·Millennials
Biography
With a languid run-up and a high release point, Josh Hazlewood delivers cricket balls with the precision of a master craftsman. Hailing from the New South Wales town of Tamworth, he announced himself as a teenage prodigy, making his Test debut against India in 2014 and immediately looking like he belonged. Often compared to Glenn McGrath for his similar build and unwavering accuracy, Hazlewood’s strength lies in his ability to tie batsmen down, creating pressure that leads to wickets. He is not defined by sheer pace but by subtle seam movement, bounce, and an almost forensic understanding of where to bowl. A key member of Australia's 2015 World Cup-winning squad, his value was further underscored when he stepped up as a vice-captain following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Whether swinging the new ball or executing yorkers at the death in T20s, Hazlewood’s consistent excellence has made him one of the most reliable and respected bowlers of his generation.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Josh was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Josh Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Josh's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was a central member of the Australian bowling attack that won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015.
- Took a Test-best bowling figures of 6/67 against India at the Adelaide Oval in 2014.
- Achieved the number one ranking in the ICC Test bowling rankings during his career.
- Played a key role in Australia's victory in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup in the UAE.
Did You Know?
He comes from a farming family and still helps out on the family property during the off-season.
Hazlewood was a talented junior rugby league player before focusing entirely on cricket.
His nickname within the Australian team is 'Hoff'.
He made his first-class debut for New South Wales at the age of 17.
““My job is pretty simple: hit a good area as often as I can and let the pitch and the ball do the work.””
