Chris Simpson (cricketer)

Christopher Patrick Simpson (born 9 January 1982) in Brisbane, Queensland, is an Australian cricketer and former captain of the Queensland Bulls in Australian domestic cricket. He is a right arm offbreak bowler and right-handed batsman.

Chris Simpson
Personal information
Full nameChristopher Patrick Simpson
Born (1982-01-09) 9 January 1982
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
NicknameSimmo
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm offbreak
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2002/03–2010/11Queensland
2011/12Melbourne Stars
First-class debut6 March 2003 Queensland v New South Wales
Last First-class18 December 2010 Queensland v New South Wales
List A debut16 November 2003 Queensland v Victoria
Last List A6 November 2010 Queensland v Tasmania
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A Twenty20
Matches 51 57 24
Runs scored 1791 667 333
Batting average 21.57 16.26 15.85
100s/50s 2/10 0/1 0/1
Top score 120 61* 76
Balls bowled 6085 2193 402
Wickets 47 49 23
Bowling average 69.42 35.44 22.00
5 wickets in innings 1 0 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 5/68 4/34 3/17
Catches/stumpings 41/0 25/0 7/0
Source: CricketArchive, 5 November 2011

Simpson attended school at Villanova College in Coorparoo, where he played for the 1st XI from grade 9 to 12.[1] Simpson was originally a fast bowler, turning to offspin in 2001–02.

He played his first Pura Cup in 2002–03 season against New South Wales, but it wasn't till 2005–06 that Simpson started tasting success. He played four Pura Cup games and was selected for the Prime Minister's XI against the West Indies. He faced the West Indies again, playing for Queensland, and picked up four wickets. His batting impressed, with two half-centuries in a total of 158 runs at 26.33.

He credits a stint with Forfarshire in the Scottish Cricket League, during his younger days, as being hugely important in developing him both as a player and a person.

Married to former Miss Universe Australia winner 2007, Kimberley Busteed. They have two daughters Victoria and Evie.[2]

References

  1. "Villavoice November 2008 Chris Simpson" (PDF). Villanova College. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  2. Symonds, Kristy (3 June 2018). "Nova 106.9 presenter Kimberley Busteed gives birth to baby girl". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Jimmy Maher
Queensland captain
2007/08–2010/11
Succeeded by
James Hopes


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