Josie Dooley

Australian cricketer

Josie Dooley
Dooley wicket-keeping for the Melbourne Renegades during a WBBL|07 match
Personal information
Full name
Josephine Erin Dooley
Born (2000-01-21) 21 January 2000 (age 24)
Brisbane, Australia
BattingRight-handed
RoleWicket-keeper
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2017/18–2019/20Queensland
2018/19Brisbane Heat
2019/20–presentMelbourne Renegades
2020/21–presentSouth Australia
Career statistics
Competition WLA WT20
Matches 46 68
Runs scored 1,226 778
Batting average 33.13 18.97
100s/50s 1/9 0/2
Top score 116 54
Catches/stumpings 28/12 35/14
Source: CricketArchive, 26 October 2023

Josephine Erin Dooley (born 21 January 2000)[1] is an Australian cricketer who plays for the South Australian Scorpions in the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL). A right-handed wicket-keeper-batter, Dooley also plays for the Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL).[2]

Early life

Dooley attended Brisbane Girls Grammar School in Brisbane, Queensland.[3]

International tours

Dooley's first taste of representative honours occurred in November 2017 when she was selected to play a Twenty20 for the Governor-General's XI at Drummoyne Oval against a touring England team.[4][5] She was then selected in Australia's Under 19 squad for a tour of South Africa in April 2018,[6] and named in the first official Australia A women's squad which toured India in October 2018.[7]

Following her second appearance for the Governor-General's XI, playing a 50-over match against a touring New Zealand team in February 2019,[8][9] Dooley was again part of Australia's Under 19 squad in March 2019 which would tour New Zealand.[10][11] Later that year, she toured England in June and was selected for a home series against India A in December, both as a member of the Australia A squad.[12][13] Her third appearance for the Governor-General's XI occurred in January 2020, playing a Twenty20 against a touring Indian team.[14][15]

Domestic career

Women's National Cricket League

Dooley made her WNCL debut on 18 February 2018, playing for the Queensland Fire in a 31-run loss to the Western Fury.[16][17] She managed a breakout performance in the first match of the following season on 21 September 2018, finishing with an unbeaten half-century to help her team secure a one-wicket win over New South Wales.[18][19]

Ahead of the 2020–21 WNCL season, Dooley departed Queensland and joined South Australia.[20][21] She recorded her maiden century on 19 March 2021, scoring 116 from 112 balls in a 61-run win against Tasmania.[22]

Women's Big Bash League

Dooley batting for the Melbourne Renegades during WBBL
Dooley batting for the Melbourne Renegades during WBBL|07

In the lead-up to WBBL|04, Dooley sustained a broken finger injury, delaying her maiden Big Bash appearance.[18] She debuted for the Brisbane Heat on 26 December 2018 in a five-wicket victory against the Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium.[23]

Dooley top-scored for the Heat in her third WBBL appearance, making 44 not out off 30 balls to help defeat the Hobart Hurricanes by 58 runs on 31 December 2018 at UTAS Stadium.[24] She earned her first Player of the Match award in her team's next fixture, a 43-run win against the Adelaide Strikers at Harrup Park on 5 January 2019, scoring 48 not out from 33 balls.[18][25] Dooley would go on to be a member of the Heat's championship team which defeated the Sydney Sixers in the final on 26 January at Drummoyne Oval.[26]

On 19 May 2019, the Melbourne Renegades announced the signing of Dooley for WBBL|05, providing her with the chance to establish herself as a wicket-keeper—a position already occupied by Beth Mooney at the Heat.[27] Her strongest contribution of the season came in a four-wicket semi-final loss at Allan Border Field against her former team, top-scoring for the Renegades with 50 not out off 42 balls.[28]

Personal life

Dooley is the daughter of Jon and Leanns.[3] She has three brothers: Patrick, Louis and Will.[3] Older brother Patrick is also a cricketer,[3] currently in the Big Bash League for the Hobart Hurricanes.[29]

References

  1. ^ "Josie Dooley Cricket Stats, News, Age, Batting Average, Bowling Average". Wisden. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Josie Dooley | Melbourne Renegades - BBL". www.melbournerenegades.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d Dawson, Andrew (20 May 2020). "Brisbane Girls' Grammar School and Brisbane Boys Grammar alumni Paddy and Josie Dooley star". The Courier-Mail. Westside News. Archived from the original on 1 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Dooley Earns Selection". qldcricket.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Full Scorecard of ENG Women vs Governor-Gen Tour Match 2017/18 - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  6. ^ "Aussie U19s to embark on historic tour". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  7. ^ "Strong Australia A squad named for India". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  8. ^ "Rising stars join former Breakers captain in Governor-General's XI". Cricket NSW. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  9. ^ "Full Scorecard of NZ Women vs Governor-Gen Tour match 2018/19 - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  10. ^ "WBBL young guns named in Aussie U19s". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Young guns get taste of life on the big stage". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Fans' guide to the 2019 Women's Ashes". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  13. ^ "World Cup spots up for grabs in Australia A series". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  14. ^ "Strano to lead Governor-General's XI against India". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  15. ^ "Governor General's XI - Live Cricket Scores". live.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  16. ^ "Rising star Dooley ready for Aussie honours | Cricket Australia". www.cricketaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  17. ^ "Full Scorecard of Queensland Women vs Western Australia Women, Women's National Cricket League, 21st Match - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  18. ^ a b c "Composed Dooley seizes her chance". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  19. ^ "Full Scorecard of Queensland Women vs New South Wales Women, Women's National Cricket League, 1st Match - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  20. ^ "Scorpions announce fresh faces for 2020-21". Cricket SA. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  21. ^ "Scorpions raid Queensland to add fire to WNCL squad". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  22. ^ "WNCL Match Report: SA v TAS". crickettas.com.au. Retrieved 26 July 2021.
  23. ^ "Full Scorecard of Perth Scorchers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women, Women's Big Bash League, 30th Match - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  24. ^ "Full Scorecard of Heat Wmn vs Hurricanes W 37th Match 2018/19 - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  25. ^ "Full Scorecard of Heat Wmn vs StrikersWmn 43rd Match 2018/19 - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  26. ^ "Full Scorecard of Sydney Sixers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women, Women's Big Bash League, Final - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  27. ^ "Title winner joins Renegades". Melbourne Renegades. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  28. ^ "Full Scorecard of Melbourne Renegades Women vs Brisbane Heat Women 2nd Semi-final 2019 - Score Report | ESPNcricinfo.com". www.espncricinfo.com. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  29. ^ Pryde, Scott (27 January 2023). "Hurricanes re-sign star rookie bowler". ZeroWicket.com. Retrieved 1 January 2024.

External links

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South Australia Women – current squad
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Melbourne Renegades (WBBL) – current squad