Hazlewood Joins Rare Australia’s Fast Bowlers Club
Hazlewood became the ninth Australian bowler to reach 300 Test wickets and finished with 6/89, his 14th five-wicket haul.
- On Day 3, Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood reached 300 Test wickets during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin. He dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz at Marrara Stadium to secure the milestone, becoming the ninth Australian to achieve the feat.
- Reaching the landmark in 76 Test matches, Hazlewood becomes only the 42nd bowler globally to scale the 300-wicket mountain. This milestone cements his status among the finest fast bowlers to represent Australia.
- Utilizing trademark metronomic control, Hazlewood produced a seaming delivery that drew a tentative edge from Miraz, allowing wicketkeeper Alex Carey to pouch the catch. The milestone scalp capped a stellar 6/89 spell, marking his 14th career five-wicket haul.
- Fittingly, the 300th scalp placed Hazlewood alongside iconic Australian compatriots including Dennis Lillee, Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins. He has secured his place within this exclusive pantheon of bowling legends.
- Overcoming injury setbacks that sidelined him from red-ball action, Hazlewood remains the bedrock of the Australian pace attack. Affectionately dubbed Australia's modern-day McGrath for his accuracy, his achievement is built on relentless consistency over a decade.
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This achievement is also special for Hazlewood, who had been out of the Test team for a long time due to injury. He also missed the last Ashes series due to a heel injury. In his absence, Scott Boland had staked a strong claim for a place in the team.
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