Jhye Richardson Biography, Profile, Information, About Jhye Richardson

Jhye Avon Richardson, popularly known as Jhye Richardson was born in Murdoch, Western Australia on 20 September 1996. Jhye Richardson is an Australian right-arm fast bowler who has been a part of Australian squad from past couple of years in the Tests and T20Is. He has also played ODIs for Australia but last played an ODI on 7th March 2020. Jhye Richardson is known for his hit the deck pace and is also considered as the future of Australian bowling unit. He has the ability to pick the wickets in the middle as well as slog overs. Jhye Richardson was the part of Indian Premier league in 2021 and played for Punjab Kings. However, he was released after the season and didn’t get picked up in the TATA IPL 2022.

Jhye Richardson Early Life and Education

Jhye Richardson started off plating cricket at the age of 6 years. Since his early days, he had an interest in being a fast bowler but was demotivated by almost everyone as unlike most of the Australian Fast bowlers Jhye Richardson is a bit shorter. However, he never let that crossed his mind and played many matches for his school as well as college team in Western Australia. Jhye Richardson also played many age level matches in the club cricket.

Jhye Richardson International Debut

Jhye Richardson Test Debut – 24 January 2019 against Sri Lanka

Jhye Richardson ODI Debut – 19 January 2018 against England

Jhye Richardson T20I Debut – 19 February 2017 against Sri Lanka

Jhye Richardson Career

Jhye Richardson Domestic Career

Jhye Richardson started of his domestic career playing for Western Australia. Richardson made his List A debut in October 2015 playing for Western Australia in the Matador BBQs league.

Jhye Richardson was also the part of the squad that took part in the Under-19 World Cup in 2016 and he played a remarkable role in Australia’s journey in the Under-19 World Cup.

In January 2016, Jhye Richardson made his T20 debut in the Big Bash League for Perth Scorchers and few months later made his first-class debut in the Sheffield Shield Trophy in March, 2016.

In Big Bash League 2017, Jhye Richardson took 11 wickets in the tournament and also played an important role in the finals picking 3 wickets and helping his team in winning the tournament. He was also named Player of the Match in the finals.

In 2018, Jhye Richardson picked his best bowling figures in the first-class matches against New South Wales.

Jhye Richardson has played 22 first-class matches and taken 95 wickets including 4 five-wicket hauls and with the best bowling figures of 8/47 in an innings.

Jhye Richardson has played 62 T20 matches and taken 72 wickets.

Jhye Richardson International Career

Jhye Richardson made his International debut for the national side in February 2017 in a T20I match against Sri Lanka on 19th February at Kardinia Park, Geelong.

A year later in January 2018, Jhye Richardson made his ODI debut for the national team in a match against England. Jhye Richardson was also picked up in the test squad for Australia but didn’t get a chance to appear in playing 11 and warmed the bench.

In January 2019, Jhye Richardson was picked up in the series against India and bowler took 4 wickets in the match and helped his team in winning the 1000th International match.

On his Debut in January 2019 against Sri Lanka in tests, Jhye Richardson picked up 3 wickets in the first innings and helped his team in taking the lead.

In March 2019, Jhye Richardson took 8 wickets in 3 matches and helped his team in winning the series against India.

Jhye Richardson was selected in the squad of ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019 but was later ruled out due to an injury.

In Ashes 2021, Jhye Richardson was picked up in 2 matches and took his maiden five-wicket haul in the second match of the series.

Jhye Richardson IPL Career

Jhye Richardson was roped in by Punjab Kings to play in the Indian Premier League in season 2021 for a whopping amount of 14 crores. Jhye Richardson became the second most expensive bowler in the history of Indian Premier League to be bought at auction.

Jhye Richardson only played 3 matches in the season and took 3 wickets. However, he was released after the season and didn’t get picked up in the TATA IPL 2022.

Jhye Richardson Stats

In Tests, Jhye Richardson has played 3 matches and taken 11 wickets with the best bowling figures of 5/42 in an innings.

In ODIs, Jhye Richardson has played 13 matches and taken 24 wickets with the best bowling figures of 4/26 in a match.

In T20Is, Jhye Richardson has played 16 matches and taken 15 wickets with the best bowling figures of 2/20 in a match.

In IPL, Jhye Richardson has played 3 matches and taken 3 wickets with the best bowling figures of 2/41 in a match.

Jhye Richardson Family

Jhye Richardson was born to Jim Richardson and Karen Richardson in 1996. He has a brother named Tory Richardson. Jhye Richardson has a girlfriend named Jessica Moxham and he is a dog lover and always uses his social media to show his affection for the dogs.

Personal Information

Jhye Richardson Full Name: Jhye Avon Richardson

Jhye Richardson Nick Name: Jhye

Jhye Richardson Height: 178 cm

Jhye Richardson Birthplace: Murdoch, Western Australia

Jhye Richardson Date of Birth: 20 September 1996

Jhye Richardson Age: 25 years

Jhye Richardson Nationality: Australian

Jhye Richardson Religion: Christian

Jhye Richardson Marital Status: Unmarried

Jhye Richardson Jersey Number: 60

Jhye Richardson Batting style: Right-hand bat

Jhye Richardson Bowling Style: Right-arm fast

Jhye Richardson Hobbies: Listening Music, Cooking

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