Josh Hazlewood joins exclusive Australian 300-wicket club in Darwin Test

In the opening Test of the series in Darwin, Josh Hazlewood secured his 300th Test dismissal, joining a select group of Australian bowlers to reach that mark. The wicket came as part of a six-for haul that included his 14th five-wicket performance, helping to bowl Bangladesh out for 426. His career average of 24.02 ranks him behind only Glenn McGrath, Pat Cummins and Dennis Lillee among Australian bowlers with 300 wickets.

Hazlewood's milestone also means Australia now fields four bowlers - Hazlewood, Lyon, Cummins and Starc - each with at least 300 Test wickets, a record for any nation. Bangladesh posted a 228-run first-innings lead, bolstered by a maiden Test century from Tanzid Hasan and contributions from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Despite the Australian side dropping five catches, Hazlewood's personal achievement highlighted his consistency and placed him among the country's elite fast-bowling greats.