Jhye Richardson is an Australian cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast bowler. He was born on September 20, 1996, in Murdoch, Western Australia. Jhye made his international debut for Australia in a One Day International (ODI) match against Sri Lanka in January 2018.
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| Full name | Jhye Avon Richardson [1] |
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 178 cm in meters– 1. 78 m in feet & inches– 5’ 10” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms-70 kg in pounds– 154 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | ODI– 19 January 2018 v England Test– 24 January 2019 v Sri Lanka T20– 19 February 2017 v Sri Lanka |
| Jersey Number | # 60 (Australia) # 60 (Punjab Kings) |
| Domestic/State Team | Perth Scorchers Punjab Kings Western Australia |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right arm fast |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year 2018 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 20 September 1996 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2021) | 25 Years |
| Birthplace | Murdoch, Western Australia |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Hobbies | Music, Video games |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Jim Richardson Mother– Karen Richardson
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| Siblings | Brother– Tory Richardson |
| Favorite Things | |
| Cricketer | Batsman– Virat Kohli Bowler– Dale Steyn |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | 14 crore INR [2] |
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Some Lesser Known Facts About Jhye Richardson
- Jhye Richardson was born in Murdoch, Western Australia, and grew up in the city of Perth.
- He started playing cricket at a young age and was part of the Western Australian cricket team’s under-23 squad.
- Jhye made his first-class debut for Western Australia in 2016 and his Big Bash League debut for Perth Scorchers in 2017.
- He was the leading wicket-taker for the Perth Scorchers in the 2017-18 Big Bash League season, taking 11 wickets in 8 matches.
- In 2018, Jhye made his debut for the Australian cricket team in a One Day International (ODI) match against Sri Lanka.
- He made his Test debut for Australia in 2019 against Sri Lanka and took his first five-wicket haul in his second Test match.
- Jhye has played for the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and was bought by Punjab Kings for INR 14 crore in the IPL 2021 auction.
- He is known for his love for dogs and often shares pictures with his pet dog on social media.
- Jhye is also an avid traveler and loves to explore new places. He often shares pictures of his travels on his Instagram account.
- He is a big fan of former Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson and has often cited him as his inspiration.