Josh Hazlewood

[mrtwisties]

What do you all think of this guy? Right arm fast, 18 years old (just), 2 metres tall.

He finishes his last exam for the higher school certificate, then turns around a few days later and plays his debut first-class match against New Zealand. This is the same New Zealand side that gave the Aussies (and now the Indians) a real run for their money. He takes the wickets of Redmond, Taylor, Vettori and O'Brien for an average of 19.00 and a strike rate of 43.7. You don't often get a better start than that.

Anyone know more about him from club cricket?

 

[aussie_ben91]

He doesn't play grade cricket. His from the country.

 

[aussie1st]

I've read he can bowl at 140km/h already, hes going to find it hard breaking into the NSW starting lineup so he could be a few seasons off before making an impact.

 

[Left_Hander]

From what I've heard and read about him, he does seem liking a promising fast bowler. He has been compared to McGrath with his height.

 

[mrtwisties]

Hmmm. Maybe taking NZ wickets isn't that impressive after all...

 

[Howsie]

I watched him play for the Aussie Masters XI a few weeks ago and he was only bowling at 125-130, he isn't that quick.

 

[mrtwisties]

From what I've heard and read about him, he does seem liking a promising fast bowler. He has been compared to McGrath with his height.

Almost every medium-fast/fast-medium bowler gets compared with McGrath. It's as predictable as the Don saying, "why, he reminds me of me" every time a right-hander was successful with the willow.

 

[aussie1st]

He is in the McGrath mould being a tall hit the deck bowler.

As for his pace he should get quicker as he develops but it was reported in a news article that he can bowl 140km/h.