Josh Hazlewood is an Australian professional cricketer who currently plays for the Indian Premier League (IPL) side of the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Hazlewood is a right-handed fast bowler who has made his name with the help of his brilliant hit-the-deck bowling. While he is not known for his batting, it is interesting that while he is a right-handed bowler, he bats as a left-handed batsman. This article talks about Josh Hazlewood’s net worth and the salary he earns while representing Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.
Josh Hazlewood’s cricketing journey began at a young age in New South Wales, where he honed his craft and showcased his talent in various formats of the game. His dedication and hard work paid off when he made his debut for New South Wales in the domestic circuit, quickly catching the attention of selectors with his remarkable pace and accuracy. It was evident from a young age that Hazlewood would surely go on to develop into a fantastic cricketer.
The Australian pacer developed into one of Australia’s finest talents and has represented them across all formats of the game. He made his debut in a One Day International (ODI) game against England on 22nd June 2010. His Twenty20 International (T20I) debut came a few years later, on 13th February 2013 against West Indies. His final debut for Australia came in the Test format in a game against India on 17th December 2014.
OTD in 2014 – Josh Hazlewood made his test debut against India. He was presented the baggy green by his idol Glenn McGrath before picking up a five fer at his very first innings for Australia. He removed Pujara/Kohli/Rahane/Dhoni and Ashwin in his debut match! 💛 pic.twitter.com/RWm60brgIW
— Cric Bug (@Smithian_here) December 17, 2023
Aside from his international duties, Josh Hazlewood has also represented a few domestic teams in his career. Aside from the Indian Premier League, the Australian pacer has played for New South Wales and Sydney Sixers domestically. The two teams he has played for in the Indian Premier League are Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, with his debut in the league coming in the 2020 season.
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While the Australian star has only played for two teams in his IPL career, he was originally bought by the Mumbai Indians in the 2014 IPL auction for a base price of ₹50 Lakh. However, he never ended up playing for them and withdrew from the team ahead of the 2015 season of the Indian Premier League due to national team commitment. He was next bought in the 2020 season of the Indian Premier League, this time by Chennai Super Kings.
He played for them for two seasons before going back into the auction pool ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction. This time, it was Royal Challengers Bangalore that bought him. He played for them for a season but had to withdraw from the 2023 season due to an injury. He returned for the IPL 2025 mega auction, and RCB bought him again, this time for ₹12.5 Crore. This is another one of the big contracts Hazlewood has had in his life, and it is through these that the Australian pacer has managed to accumulate a net worth of around ₹80 Crore.
Credit: Royal Challengers Bangalore
Josh Hazlewood was signed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League for ₹12.5 Crore. Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders started off the bidding for the Australian pacer. Once KKR backed out, Royal Challenges Bangalore entered the fray, determined to get their hands on the Australian pacer. They were able to push LSG out, but Mumbai Indians decided to enter. They pushed the price up from ₹10 Crore to ₹12.5 Crore, finally deciding to back out and let Royal Challengers Bangalore sign the star for ₹12.5 Crore.
The Australian star’s rise from a young cricketer in New South Wales to an influential figure in international cricket and the IPL is a testament to his talent, hard work, and determination. As he continues to break records and achieve new milestones, it will be fascinating to observe how his net worth and salary will evolve in the coming years. With a bright future ahead, Hazlewood is undoubtedly on the path to becoming one of Australia’s cricketing legends.
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Guransh Machra is a sportswriter at Gutshot Magazine. He covers football news from local leagues like the Indian Super League as well as international leagues like the Premier League. He follows various sports like Football, Cricket, Formula 1, and Tennis. Apart from sports, Guransh is also enthusiastic about reading and gaming.
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