Jemma Barsby

Jemma Barsby (born 4 October 1995) is an Australian cricketer who plays for Queensland Fire and Perth Scorchers.[1]

Jemma Barsby
Barsby bowling for Perth Scorchers, 2019
Personal information
Full nameJemma Louise Barsby
Born (1995-10-04) 4 October 1995
Brisbane, Queensland
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingRight-arm/left-arm off spin
RoleAll-rounder
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2010–Queensland Fire (squad no. 15)
2015–2018Brisbane Heat (squad no. 15)
2019–Perth Scorchers (squad no. 15)
Source: Cricinfo, 30 January 2019

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, 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
  1. "Jemma Barsby". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  2. "Jemma Barsby". Queensland Cricket website. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  3. Arnold, Rikki-Lee (17 December 2016). "WBBL: Brisbane Heat allrounder Jemma Barsby can bowl with either arm". news.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  4. Pradan, Snehal (21 January 2017). "Jemma Barsby's switch-hit approach to adversity". Wisden India. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  5. Jolly, Laura (30 November 2015). "Cricket's biggest stars sign on for WBBL01". Cricket.com.au. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
  6. 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.
  7. Squiers, Sam (11 December 2015). "WBBL Star Jemma Barsby Opens Up On Her Shock M.S Diagnosis". sportette. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  8. "WBBL04: All you need to know guide". Cricket Australia. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  9. "The full squads for the WBBL". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 November 2018.

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