If you weren't tuned in to the first Test of the summer on Saturday, the celebrations from the Hazlewood household in Bendemeer would have given you a good idea of what was going on.
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"You probably heard me from here," Trevor Hazlewood said to The Leader on Sunday.
Josh Hazlewood joined the likes of Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Dennis Lillee in an illustrious group when he became the 18th Australian to take 200 Test wickets.
The 200th wicket came during an incredible day of cricket in Adelaide where Hazlewood claimed 5-8 to enter the history books.
It was the third most economical five-wicket haul for Australia in Tests. The last time a bowler took five wickets and conceded less runs was Ernie Toshack (5-2) in 1947.
Hazlewood and Pat Cummins (4-21) ripped through India who managed just 36 - it was the touring side's lowest ever score in Test history.
As the history books were re-written, there were two people missing from the stands at Adelaide Oval - Hazlewood's parents, Trevor and Anne.
The proud parents would normally attend the Adelaide Test but decided to stay home this year due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 situation in Australia.
But that didn't stop the Hazlewoods from watching every ball.
"It was just unbelievable," Trevor said of his son's milestone.
"I'd have loved to have seen him get the hat-trick as well - that would have really topped off the 200 wickets - but to get the lowest five-fa in 73 years was just phenomenal. He just bowled so well - 5-8, that's unbelievable."
Trevor said, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, his son's five-wicket haul reminded him of another great cricketing display.
"I texted him and said: 'It's nearly as good as my 5-4 when I played against Nemingha in 1985'," Trevor joked.
Another Hazlewood watching the game eagerly at home was Aaron - Josh's older brother. Normally Aaron would be charging in for Old Boys of a Saturday but that wasn't to be.
"I was glued to the TV," Aaron said.
"Obviously, grade cricket was cancelled in town so it was a bonus in the end and I was able to watch it.
"It's a pretty elite class he joined ... it's something special.
"The phone was running hot, everyone was getting on to me [to say congratulations]."
The Hazlewoods have been in regular contact with Josh since the massive milestone.
Both Trevor and Aaron said Josh was still processing the events of the previous day.
"Josh had to pinch himself this morning," Trevor said.
Aaron added: "I spoke to him briefly this morning and I don't think it'd sunk in yet.
"I think he was pretty ecstatic. Everything went perfect yesterday for him and Patty."
The Hazlewoods will be keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 situation in Sydney. The family are hoping they will be able to attend the third Test match at the SCG in the new year.
And if Sydney isn't an option, Trevor and Anne will be doing their best to get to Brisbane for the fourth Test.
Ben Jaffrey
Ben is a content curator and journalist for The Land. He has been with ACM since 2015 and first worked at The Area News and then at the Northern Daily Leader. Ben first joined ACM Agri as a digital journalist for all seven agricultural mastheads in 2022 before shifting to The Land full-time in 2023.
Ben is a content curator and journalist for The Land. He has been with ACM since 2015 and first worked at The Area News and then at the Northern Daily Leader. Ben first joined ACM Agri as a digital journalist for all seven agricultural mastheads in 2022 before shifting to The Land full-time in 2023.
