Josh Hazlewood’s journey from being an ordinary boy in New South Wales (NSW) to winning every cricketer’s dream trophies with the Australian cricket team is a perfect script for an inspirational Hollywood film. Hazlewood was born on January 8, 1991, in Tamworth, New South Wales. His parents raised him in the rural town of Bendemeer, where he first encountered cricket.
From backyard dreams to Aussie glory: Josh Hazlewood’s inspiring cricket journey from NSW to World Champion titles
Josh Hazlewood’s older brother, Ben Hazlewood, used to take cricket coaching classes, and from an early age, Josh would watch him practice in the nets. Josh used to cycle long distances after school to watch his brother, Ben, practice. As time passed, Josh started practicing in his backyard with tin cans and poles as targets. His working tirelessly on his line and length from such an age played a crucial part in his journey to become a professional cricketer.
