Hazlewood reaches 300 Test wickets milestone for Australia
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:54 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Josh Hazlewood has become the ninth Australian bowler to take 300 Test wickets, achieving this milestone on August 15, 2026. Only three Australians — Glenn McGrath, Pat Cummins, and Dennis Lillee — have better averages among those with 300 or more wickets. This achievement further solidifies Hazlewood's standing in Australian cricket history. As he continues his career, he aims to add more wickets and potentially climb higher on the all-time list.
- •Josh Hazlewood achieves 300 Test wickets for Australia.
- •He is the ninth Australian to reach this milestone.
- •Only McGrath, Cummins, and Lillee have better averages.
- •Achievement took place on August 15, 2026.
- •Hazlewood continues to be an influential figure in cricket.
- 3:54 AMESPNcricinfo — Hazlewood becomes ninth Australian to take 300 Test wickets
"Only Glenn McGrath, Pat Cummins and Dennis Lillee have taken more Test wickets for Australia at a better average than Hazlewood
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