Initially, Hazlewood pursued cricket as a batsman but eventually discovered his talents as a bowler. His transition to pace bowling proved to be pivotal, as he quickly became a key player for his school and local teams, often delivering match-winning performances. His early success culminated in selection for the Australian Under-19 team, which toured England in 2009.

Rise to the Australian National Team

Hazlewood's consistent performances at the domestic and underage levels earned him a call-up to the Australian national team. He made his One Day International (ODI) debut against England in June 2010, becoming the youngest fast bowler to play for Australia in ODIs at the time. Although he took just one wicket in his debut match, his potential was clear.

In a Twenty20 International (T20I) match against England in 2014, Hazlewood delivered an impressive performance, taking 4 wickets. This outing highlighted his capabilities in the shorter format as well. Since then, he has been a crucial component of Australia's bowling attack in all formats of the game.

Test Performances and Key Achievements

One of Hazlewood’s landmark career moments came when he played in the first-ever day-night Test match between Australia and New Zealand in 2015. His excellent bowling earned him the distinction of being the first cricketer to receive the Man of the Match award in a day-night Test.

Hazlewood has delivered several memorable test performances. In 2014, he took 5 wickets for 68 runs against India, contributing significantly to Australia's victory. In 2015, he followed this up with a 5-wicket haul against the West Indies, conceding only 38 runs. Later that year, he recorded his career-best Test bowling figures by taking 6 wickets against New Zealand, a performance that solidified his reputation as a top-tier fast bowler.