Jhye Avon Richardson (born 20 September 1996) is an Australian cricketer who has represented the Australia national cricket team in all three international formats. A right-arm fast bowler, he plays domestic cricket for Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield and one-day competitions, and for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League.
Key facts
| Full name | Jhye Avon Richardson |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 September 1996 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Role | Bowler |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast |
| Domestic team (first-class/list A) | Western Australia |
| Domestic team (T20) | Perth Scorchers |
| National team | Australia |
| Formats played for Australia | Test, One Day International, Twenty20 International |
Overview
Richardson is a fast bowler who has appeared for Australia in Test matches, One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals. At domestic level, he is associated with cricket in Western Australia, representing the state side in red-ball and one-day competitions and the Perth Scorchers franchise in Twenty20 cricket.
Career
Richardson came through the Western Australian system and established himself as a frontline pace option for the state. His performances at domestic level led to selection for Australia, where he has featured across all three international formats.
Related topics
- Australia national cricket team
- Western Australia cricket team
- Perth Scorchers
- Big Bash League
- Sheffield Shield