Xavier John Doherty (born 22 November 1982) is a former Australian international cricketer who represented Australia in international cricket and played domestic cricket for Tasmania. A left-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler, Doherty was part of the Australian squad that won the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
| Full name | Xavier John Doherty |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 November 1982 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| Domestic team | Tasmania |
| ODI debut | November 2010, vs Sri Lanka, Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Test debut | November 2010, vs England, the Gabba, Brisbane |
| Major honour | 2015 Cricket World Cup winner |
| Retirement | March 2017 |
Doherty established himself as a left-arm spin bowler on the Australian domestic circuit while playing for Tasmania. His sustained success in the one-day format for the state side brought him to the attention of national selectors in 2010.
Doherty made his One Day International debut for Australia against Sri Lanka at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in November 2010. Later that same month, he was handed his Test debut against England at the Gabba in Brisbane, where he came into the side in place of off-spinner Nathan Hauritz.
Doherty was not selected in Australia's squad for the 2011 Cricket World Cup owing to a back injury. He returned to the national set-up in subsequent years and was a member of the Australian team that won the 2015 Cricket World Cup, played jointly in Australia and New Zealand.
Following his retirement from professional cricket, Doherty has worked as a carpenter.
Doherty is among the left-arm spinners who featured for Australia during a transitional period for the country's spin bowling stocks in the early 2010s. His selection at Test level marked one of several attempts by Australian selectors to identify a long-term spin option in that era, and his inclusion in the 2015 World Cup-winning squad remains the highlight of his international career.
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