Watch: Mitchell Stark and Nathan Lyon cheerfully react to Josh Hazlewood’s “Hazlegod” tag by RCB fans

As Australia I’ll prepare to protect them ICC World Test Championship The iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground title against South Africa on June 11, one name that continues to trend beyond the cricket field is Josh Hezlewood.

Josh Hazlewood’s best performance against RCB in IPL 2025 title Triumphph

The Australian pace, known for his accuracy and calmness with the red ball, has now been at the heart of the viral phenomenon thanks to his stunning performance. Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) Between Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. RCB fans have dubbed him with affection.”Harrow” A nickname that took over social media and stadiums in the same way.

Hazlewood’s IPL 2025 Journey was nothing but spectacular. Leading the RCB’s paced attack with control and threat, he claimed 22 wickets in just 12 matches, playing a pivotal role in securing the franchise’s long-awaited Maiden IPL title. From opening over to death, Hazlewood was delivered repeatedly under pressure. King of Punjab.

His performance in the league quickly gained cult status among RCB supporters. Posters, chants, virus memes crowned him.”Harrow” Turning softly spoken Australians into unexpected icons of Indian cricket landscapes. Despite a slightly more expensive outing in the final, he admitted more than 50 runs on one wicket, but it could not be denied the impact on the RCB title campaign.

Hazlewood’s reaction

Amidst the madness of buzz and nicknames, Hazlewood responded with a distinctive humility. In a video posted by the ICC, the 34-year-old Pacer shared his honest thoughts about being called.Harrow” With a gentle smile, he said: “Yeah, hopefully it’s going to go away pretty quickly. Obviously it’s flattering to hear that on Indian property, but I don’t think it’s going to take off in Australia.” His comments reflect a grounded personality that remains unchanged, even if fans and headlines promote him to legendary status.

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Mitchell Stark’s cheeky gig and team banter

Hazlewood may be keen to fade his nickname, but his teammates do the exact opposite. Australian fellow quick Mitchell Stark I couldn’t resist enjoying Hazlewood’s discomfort with Monica. Laughing in the interview, Starc said, “Hopefully, I don’t really like him so I’ll stick with it. He’s been a big mate in India for some great months and he’s back with a bag of cash. The friendship between the Australian Pacers is fully on display, showing the light side of the team’s intense preparation.

Nathan Lyon is looking forward to adding

Adding fuel to the fire was veteran spinner Nathan Lyon. He provided humorous anecdotes during WTC training sessions. Lyon recalled in surprise how Hazellwood recently mentioned himself “You’re home During an online session. ‘Hazlegod’ – he actually called himself that the other day. Lyon said with a laugh. He added, “I think he’s running with that because he won the IPL behind him.” Whether joking or confident, the moment shows a total glimpse of Hazlewood leaning on his nickname, whether playfully.

Here’s the video:

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Hazlewood’s fitness and test returns at Lord’s in the WTC 2025 Final

Despite minor shoulder flips during the IPL season, Hazlewood recovered quickly. He temporarily returned to Australia when the IPL was suspended for a week due to political conflict between India and Pakistan, but returned to full rhythm during the playoffs. His bowling in the knockout match reaffirmed his match fitness and he entered the WTC Finals as a key member of the Australian pace trio. In conditions where the Lord is expected to provide swing and seam movement, the discipline and accuracy of the Hazlewood red ball is very important. He hasn’t been exposed to much testing in recent months to manage his workload, but his team’s faith in him is unshakable. Side by Pat Cummins and Mitchell StarkHazelewood will form the forefront of a terrifying Australian pace attack, aiming to repeat the WTC victory in 2023.

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