Aaron Mark Hardie is an Australian international cricketer recognised for his skills as a right-handed all-rounder and right-arm medium-fast bowler. Originally born in England, he later settled in Perth, Australia, where he honed his cricketing abilities. Rising through the ranks, Hardie earned a place in the Australian national team, representing the country in both ODI and T20I formats. Hardie made his T20I debut for Australia against Scotland in September, scoring 33 off 18 and taking 2/24, and later notched a T20I fifty (66* off 41) against New Zealand in February 2025. Punjab Kings, outbidding Gujarat Titans, bank on his 1,614 T20 runs (strike rate over 130) and 38 wickets to bolster their all-round options under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy as they acquired his services for INR 1.25 Crore. Joining PBKS alongside fellow Aussies Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell and Josh Inglis, Hardie adds depth with his pace bowling and finishing flair.