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Hazlewood makes Australian Test history, joins elite club with 300th wicket

Josh Hazlewood marked a significant chapter in his career by taking his 300th Test wicket, joining an illustrious group of Australian bowlers. This achievement underscores Australia's strength, with four bowlers each having over 300 Test wickets on the field together. This historic moment unfolded during the first Test match against Bangladesh in Darwin, with Hazlewood achieving his impressive…

Hazlewood makes Australian Test history, joins elite club with 300th wicket

Australia's Josh Hazlewood has achieved a significant milestone in his Test career by becoming the ninth Australian to reach the 300-wicket mark in Tests. This milestone was reached during the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin, where Hazlewood took a six-wicket haul in his return to Test cricket. His performance was particularly impressive given the circumstances of his selection, as he had been sidelined for much of the previous year due to injury.

His teammates, including Scott Boland, Travis Head and captain Pat Cummins, praised his physical and technical attributes, highlighting the consistency and adaptability of his bowling style. Hazlewood's 300-wicket achievement cements his place among Australia's most reliable quicks, joining an elite group of bowlers with a combined 600 Test wickets.

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