Jemma Barsby
Australian cricketer
- Trevor Barsby (father)
- Corey Barsby (brother)
| Competition | WLA | WT20 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 105 | 187 |
| Runs scored | 1,289 | 504 |
| Batting average | 21.84 | 8.68 |
| 100s/50s | 0/6 | 0/0 |
| Top score | 78 | 36 |
| Balls bowled | 4,390 | 2,871 |
| Wickets | 140 | 150 |
| Bowling average | 23.17 | 20.27 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 2 | 0 |
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | 0 |
| Best bowling | 5/12 | 4/2 |
| Catches/stumpings | 45/– | 53/– |
Source: CricketArchive, 18 February 2024
Jemma Louise Barsby (born 4 October 1995) is an Australian cricketer who plays for South Australia and Adelaide Strikers. She has previously played for Queensland, Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers.[1]
An all-rounder who can bowl with both hands, Barsby is the daughter of former Queensland Bulls opening batsman and coach Trevor Barsby. She developed her ambidextrous off spin bowling skills as a child in her backyard, with assistance from her brother and encouragement from her father, and also has a penchant for switch hitting while batting.[2][3][4]
In October 2010, Barsby made her debut for Queensland Fire, after touring with the Shooting Stars squad.[2] She has been a member of the Brisbane Heat squad since its inaugural WBBL01 season (2015–16).[5] As she was preparing for that inaugural season, she started experiencing shoulder pain and later numbness in her fingers; after testing, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.[6][7]
Barsby and her Brisbane Heat teammates have since participated in charity events for MS Queensland. As of January 2017[update], her MS symptoms were still mild; she was on daily medication, and was also using an ice vest on really hot days.[4]
In November 2018, she was named in Brisbane Heat's squad for the 2018–19 Women's Big Bash League season.[8][9] In October 2019, she signed with Perth Scorchers and in six games, averaged 21.25 with the bat and 37.00 with the ball.
References
- ^ "Jemma Barsby". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Jemma Barsby". Queensland Cricket website. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ Arnold, Rikki-Lee (17 December 2016). "WBBL: Brisbane Heat allrounder Jemma Barsby can bowl with either arm". news.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ a b Pradan, Snehal (21 January 2017). "Jemma Barsby's switch-hit approach to adversity". Wisden India. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ Jolly, Laura (30 November 2015). "Cricket's biggest stars sign on for WBBL01". Cricket.com.au. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ^ Craddock, Robert (8 October 2015). "Brisbane Heat star, Jemma Barsby, refusing to let multiple sclerosis halt cricket career". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ Squiers, Sam (11 December 2015). "WBBL Star Jemma Barsby Opens Up On Her Shock M.S Diagnosis". sportette. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "WBBL04: All you need to know guide". Cricket Australia. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- ^ "The full squads for the WBBL". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
External links
Media related to Jemma Barsby at Wikimedia Commons
- Jemma Barsby at ESPNcricinfo
- Jemma Barsby at CricketArchive (subscription required)
- Jemma Barsby at Cricket Australia
