Jhye Richardson is an Australian fast bowler known for his pace, ability to swing the cricket ball, and success in domestic and international cricket. Born on 20 September 1996 in Murdoch, Western Australia, Richardson progressed through Western Australian cricket and the Australian under-19 system before making his senior international debut in 2017. His career has included important performances against India and England, a five-wicket haul in the Ashes, and high-profile Indian Premier League contracts with Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Injuries have interrupted parts of his career, but he has continued to feature in Australian domestic cricket and earned a 2026 county cricket opportunity with Yorkshire. His story is one of a specialist fast bowler whose career has developed through skill, persistence and carefully managed comebacks.
Jhye Richardson Career Stats
| Format | Career | Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Bat Avg | 50s | 100s | Wickets | BBI | Bowl Avg |
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| TESTSource snapshot + later recorded matches | 2019–2025 | 4 | — | 25 | 9 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5/42 | 21.00 |
| ODIRecorded matches only | 2018–2022 | 15 | 10 | 93 | 29 | 18.60 | 0 | 0 | 27 | — | 29.37 |
| T20IReconciled source snapshot | 2017–2022 | 18 | 8 | 45 | 11 | 15.00 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 3/26 | 29.26 |
| First-ClassRecorded matches only | 2018–2026 | 19 | 26 | 519 | 53 | 20.76 | 3 | 0 | 63 | — | 25.71 |
| List ARecorded matches only | 2022–2024 | 9 | 5 | 82 | 44 | 20.50 | 0 | 0 | 19 | — | 15.32 |
| T20Recorded matches only | 2016–2026 | 85 | 40 | 333 | 33 | 14.48 | 0 | 0 | 116 | — | 21.53 |
This compact table is rendered directly from the shared per-format source selection; recorded-only rows are explicitly labelled. Detailed opponent, venue, year and dismissal analysis remains on the full stats page.
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Jhye Richardson Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jhye Avon Richardson |
| Date of birth | 20 September 1996 |
| Age | 30 years as of 22 October 2026 |
| Birthplace | Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Profession | International cricketer |
| Primary role | Fast bowler |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Right-arm fast |
| Height | 179 cm (approximately 5 ft 11 in) |
| Domestic team | Western Australia |
| BBL team | Perth Scorchers |
| County team | Yorkshire, signed for the 2026 season |
| International team | Australia |
| IPL teams | Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals |
| T20I debut | 19 February 2017 |
| ODI debut | 19 January 2018 |
| Test debut | 24 January 2019 |
| Notable achievement | Five wickets for 42 runs in an Ashes Test |
| IPL auction price in 2021 | ₹14 crore, purchased by Punjab Kings |
Richardson’s personal and career details are supported principally by Cricket Australia’s player profile, Western Australian Cricket Association records, and Yorkshire’s official signing announcement.
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Jhye Richardson’s Early Life, Birthplace and Cricket Background
Jhye Avon Richardson was born in Murdoch, a suburb of Perth in Western Australia, on 20 September 1996. He developed through the Western Australian cricket system, where his pace-bowling ability brought him opportunities at youth and senior levels.
Unlike players whose careers begin with an immediate international breakthrough, Richardson’s progression involved several stages: age-group cricket, state cricket, the Big Bash League and, eventually, Australia’s national side.
His early cricket development was closely connected to Western Australia. The state association identifies Fremantle as his local club and records his entry into Western Australian cricket ahead of the 2015–16 season.
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Early cricket development
The best-supported milestones in Richardson’s early career are:
- Western Australian pathway: He progressed through the state’s age-group and senior cricket structures.
- Australia Under-19s: He represented Australia at under-19 level during the 2014–15 and 2015 seasons.
- State cricket: He made his List A debut for Western Australia during the 2015–16 season.
- Perth Scorchers: His Big Bash League performances helped establish him as a promising young Australian fast bowler.
- National recognition: Strong domestic and T20 performances preceded his senior international debut in February 2017.
These milestones show that Richardson’s development was built on sustained performance across different levels rather than a single isolated result.
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Jhye Richardson’s Family, Parents and Personal Life
Richardson’s family supported his cricket ambitions from his early development through his first appearance for Australia’s Test team. A 2019 feature published by Cricket Australia provides the strongest directly attributable public reporting on his parents and relationship at that time.
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Family details reported publicly:
- Father: Jim Richardson.
- Mother: Karen Richardson.
- Partner reported in 2019: Jessica Moxham, who accompanied his family to Brisbane for his Test debut.
- Family support: His parents and partner were present around the time he received his Australian Test cap in January 2019.
The Cricket Australia report described how his family travelled from Perth to Brisbane to support him at the milestone. Richardson said their presence helped settle his nerves before the match.
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These are historical details, not confirmation of his present relationship status. I could not establish a sufficiently authoritative, current public record to state whether he is married, identify a current partner, or confirm children. Those details should not be inferred from biography websites or old relationship reports.
Jhye Richardson’s Education, Height and Cricket Training
Richardson is listed at 179 cm tall by Cricket Australia’s player profile. His right-arm pace bowling, rather than batting or wicketkeeping, has defined his professional role.
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His documented cricket pathway includes:
- Local club: Fremantle.
- State development: Western Australia.
- Youth representative cricket: Australia Under-19s.
- Professional T20 development: Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League.
Some secondary biographies identify Emmanuel Catholic College as his school, but the official cricket profiles reviewed do not independently establish a full educational timeline. The school detail should therefore be treated as less firmly verified than his cricketing record.
No reliable source reviewed established a complete list of private coaches, academy instructors, school qualifications or a verified jersey number. These details are not necessary to explain his documented progression into professional cricket.
Jhye Richardson’s Domestic Cricket Career and Western Australia Breakthrough
Richardson entered Western Australia’s senior cricket system before making his international debut. His state career has provided opportunities in both limited-overs cricket and the longer format, while Perth Scorchers became an important platform for his development as a T20 bowler.
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Cricket Australia’s profile records his List A debut during the 2015–16 Marsh One-Day Cup season. He subsequently developed into a regular part of Western Australia’s bowling resources, winning domestic trophies with the state.
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His significant domestic achievements include:
- Three Marsh One-Day Cup titles: 2017–18, 2019–20 and 2021–22.
- Multiple Big Bash League titles with Perth Scorchers.
- First-Class cricket for Western Australia before his 2026 county stint with Yorkshire.
- A long-term role as a specialist fast bowler capable of operating in different formats.
His domestic record is particularly relevant because injuries repeatedly interrupted his availability. State cricket provided the competitive route back when international selection was not immediately possible.
Jhye Richardson’s career timeline
| Year / period | Team or level | Milestone |
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| 2014–15 | Australia Under-19s | Youth representative cricket |
| 2015–16 | Western Australia | List A debut |
| 2016–17 | Perth Scorchers | Breakthrough BBL season |
| February 2017 | Australia | T20I debut |
| January 2018 | Australia | ODI debut |
| January 2019 | Australia | Test debut |
| March–May 2019 | Australia | Shoulder injury and World Cup withdrawal |
| December 2021 | Australia | First Test five-wicket haul |
| 2023 | Western Australia | Return to List A cricket after hamstring surgery |
| 2024 | Delhi Capitals | Returned to the IPL |
| 2025–26 Ashes | Australia | Returned to Test cricket during the series |
| February 2026 | Yorkshire | County signing announced |
| 2026 season | Yorkshire | Played County Championship cricket |
The timeline combines official profiles, injury reporting and team announcements. The 2019, 2023 and 2026 milestones are particularly well documented.
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Jhye Richardson’s Perth Scorchers and Big Bash League Career
Richardson made an early impression in the Big Bash League, where his pace and ability to take wickets helped Perth Scorchers make use of him as a young specialist bowler. His 2016–17 campaign was a key step towards national recognition.
Breakthrough BBL season: 2016–17
Richardson took 11 wickets for Perth Scorchers in the 2016–17 season, with best figures of 3 for 30. That performance came against Sydney Sixers at the WACA Ground on 28 January 2017.
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Final snapshot: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers
| Match detail | Information |
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| Date | 28 January 2017 |
| Competition | Big Bash League final |
| Venue | WACA Ground, Perth |
| Sydney Sixers | 141/9 in 20 overs |
| Perth Scorchers | 144/1 in 15.5 overs |
| Richardson’s figures | 3/30 |
| Result | Perth Scorchers won by nine wickets |
| Recognition | Player of the Match |
Richardson’s three wickets helped restrict the Sixers before Perth’s batters completed a comfortable chase. The Scorchers won with 25 balls remaining, and Richardson received the Player of the Match award.
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This final was an important early indicator of his value in high-pressure T20 cricket. It also came shortly before his senior international debut, making the season a meaningful bridge between domestic and national cricket.
T20 bowling record and Perth Scorchers role
Richardson’s T20 career has included Perth Scorchers, Australia’s national T20 side and overseas franchise cricket. A 2023 return from a heel injury also produced career-best T20 figures of 4 for 9 against Sydney Sixers, according to Mumbai Indians’ player profile.
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His domestic T20 success has rested on his ability to generate pace and movement, while his injury history has sometimes limited his continuity across entire seasons.
Jhye Richardson’s International Career for Australia
Richardson made his senior international debut in T20 cricket in February 2017, followed by his ODI debut in January 2018 and Test debut in January 2019. He has played all three senior international formats, but injuries have restricted his opportunities to build a long, uninterrupted international career.
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T20 International career
Richardson made his T20I debut against Sri Lanka at Geelong on 19 February 2017. His early T20 performances, particularly for Perth Scorchers, helped earn the opportunity.
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His T20I career has included appearances for Australia and a role as a pace option in a format that demands both wicket-taking ability and control at the death. His international T20 record is smaller than his domestic T20 workload, in part because injuries and competition for places have affected availability.
For his format-specific figures and career totals, readers can use the dedicated player statistics section:
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One-Day International career
Richardson’s ODI debut came against England at Brisbane on 19 January 2018. His most prominent early ODI performance followed against India in Sydney in January 2019, when he took four wickets for 26 runs.
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That performance arrived in only his fifth ODI and gave him a major early international milestone.
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Test career and debut against Sri Lanka
Richardson received his Baggy Green cap against Sri Lanka at Brisbane on 24 January 2019. His selection was the result of his progress through Western Australian cricket and his strong limited-overs performances.
A contemporary Cricket Australia profile described the debut as the fulfilment of a long-standing ambition to play Test cricket. His parents and partner attended the occasion, and Richardson discussed the emotion of receiving his cap.
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His Test career has been more stop-start than his early potential suggested. Shoulder, heel, shin and hamstring problems disrupted his availability, and his Test appearances have therefore been concentrated around specific comeback periods rather than a continuous run in the side.
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Jhye Richardson’s Defining Performances and Major Records
Richardson’s career is best understood through several performances that demonstrate his value at different levels: an early ODI display against India, a BBL final, and his five-wicket haul in the 2021 Ashes.
1. Four wickets for 26 runs against India
12 January 2019 · Sydney Cricket Ground · Australia vs India, first ODI
Richardson took 4 for 26 as Australia defeated India by 34 runs in the first ODI of the 2019 series. His early spell was especially damaging: he dismissed Virat Kohli and Ambati Rayudu within three balls, helping reduce India to 4 for 3. He later removed Dinesh Karthik and Ravindra Jadeja.
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Match snapshot
| Detail | Result |
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| Australia | 288 |
| India | 254/9 |
| Richardson’s bowling | 4/26 |
| Margin | Australia won by 34 runs |
| Recognition | Player of the Match |
India’s Rohit Sharma scored 133, but Australia’s bowlers had done enough early damage to give the hosts control of the match. Richardson’s dismissal of Kohli was particularly memorable because it came early in the chase and disrupted India’s top order.
This performance strengthened his position as an international prospect and demonstrated that he could trouble elite batters with the new ball.
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2. Five wickets for 42 runs in the 2021 Ashes
Adelaide Oval · December 2021 · Australia vs England, second Test
Richardson’s most significant Test performance came during the 2021–22 Ashes. Returning to Test cricket after a prolonged absence caused by shoulder problems, he took 5 for 42 in England’s second innings as Australia won the Adelaide Test by 275 runs.
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Match snapshot
| Detail | Information |
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| Competition | 2021–22 Ashes |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval |
| Richardson’s figures | 5/42 |
| Test milestone | First five-wicket haul |
| Match result | Australia won by 275 runs |
| Series position | Australia led 2–0 |
Richardson’s performance helped Australia finish the match after England’s lower order resisted for a period. He took important top-order wickets and later helped remove the tail, complementing Mitchell Starc’s pace attack and Nathan Lyon’s spin.
The achievement mattered beyond the figures. Richardson had endured a long period of rehabilitation and limited availability, so returning to Test cricket with a five-wicket haul showed that he could still perform at the highest level.
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3. T20 career-best figures of 4 for 9
Richardson’s T20 career also contains an exceptional short-format bowling performance. Mumbai Indians’ profile records figures of 4 for 9 against Sydney Sixers in the 2023 Big Bash season, following his return from a heel injury.
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The performance reinforced his value in T20 cricket, where a short spell of wickets can change the course of an innings. It also illustrated why franchises continued to consider him despite concerns about his availability.
Jhye Richardson’s key records at a glance
| Achievement | Verified detail |
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| Best Test innings figures | 5/42, against England |
| Best ODI figures | 4/26, against India |
| Notable T20 figures | 4/9, against Sydney Sixers |
| BBL final performance | 3/30 in the 2017 final |
| BBL final award | Player of the Match |
| 2021–22 Ashes milestone | First Test five-wicket haul |
| IPL auction milestone | ₹14 crore in 2021 |
These records are format-specific; they should not be confused with his overall career totals. His full statistical record is available through the player stats system.
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Jhye Richardson’s IPL Career: Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals
Richardson’s IPL career has attracted attention because of his auction price and the contrast between his high market value and the limited number of matches he has played in the competition.
Punjab Kings sign Richardson for ₹14 crore
Punjab Kings purchased Richardson for ₹14 crore at the 2021 IPL auction, following competition with other franchises. The deal made him one of the auction’s major purchases and reflected demand for an Australian fast bowler with international experience and a strong T20 record.
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Auction snapshot
| Detail | Information |
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| Auction | IPL 2021 |
| Franchise | Punjab Kings |
| Price | ₹14 crore |
| Base price | ₹1.5 crore |
| Main role | Fast bowler |
The price was a contract-related figure, not an estimate of Richardson’s personal net worth. Auction values reflect franchise bidding and the terms of the relevant competition; they do not establish a player’s overall wealth.
Richardson made his IPL debut in the 2021 season with the Punjab franchise, then known as Kings XI Punjab.
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Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals
Richardson was subsequently associated with Mumbai Indians in 2023 and Delhi Capitals in 2024. His later IPL auction history lists a ₹1.5 crore purchase by Mumbai Indians in 2023 and a ₹5 crore purchase by Delhi Capitals in 2024.
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His IPL opportunities have been limited compared with the size of his contracts. Published IPL statistics list four appearances, three bowling innings and three wickets, with best figures of 2 for 41.
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| IPL season | Franchise | Reported auction price |
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| 2021 | Punjab Kings | ₹14 crore |
| 2023 | Mumbai Indians | ₹1.5 crore |
| 2024 | Delhi Capitals | ₹5 crore |
These are the reported auction prices for the listed seasons, not cumulative salary disclosures or confirmed lifetime earnings. The available sources do not establish a new IPL contract for Richardson for the 2026 season.
Jhye Richardson’s Injuries, Rehabilitation and Comebacks
Injuries have been one of the defining factors of Richardson’s career. They have interrupted his progression at several points, including periods when he was competing for major international opportunities.
The 2019 shoulder injury and missed World Cup
Richardson dislocated his shoulder while fielding during Australia’s ODI series against Pakistan in March 2019. He was initially named in Australia’s 2019 World Cup squad, but later medical assessments showed he would not recover in time. Kane Richardson replaced him in the squad.
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The timing was particularly damaging because Jhye Richardson had recently made his Test debut and impressed against India in ODIs. Missing the World Cup removed an important opportunity to build on that breakthrough.
Repeated injuries and the 2021 Test comeback
Shoulder problems continued to affect his availability. He eventually returned to Australia’s Test side for the 2021–22 Ashes, where his five-wicket haul against England became one of the most important performances of his career.
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However, that comeback did not immediately produce a long uninterrupted run. Further physical setbacks affected his availability in subsequent seasons.
Hamstring surgery and the 2023 return
Richardson underwent surgery on his left hamstring after recurring problems. He missed opportunities including the 2023 IPL, the Ashes tour and the 2023 World Cup before returning to Western Australia in the Marsh One-Day Cup in October 2023.
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His return was short-lived: he dislocated his right shoulder again during a Second XI match in October 2023. Western Australian Cricket Association reporting said he had been cleared of major structural damage, but the setback delayed his planned return to Sheffield Shield cricket.
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Shoulder surgery and the 2025–26 Ashes
In January 2025, Richardson underwent surgery to stabilise his right shoulder after years of recurring problems. By October 2025, he was bowling from his full run-up and told Cricket Australia that the shoulder was feeling more stable. He hoped to put himself in contention for the latter part of the Ashes if Australia needed reinforcements.
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Richardson subsequently appeared for Australia during the 2025–26 Ashes, with Yorkshire’s February 2026 signing announcement confirming that his most recent Test at that point had been the Boxing Day match.
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His injury history illustrates why his career totals should be considered alongside availability. The interruptions have affected his continuity, but his returns have included significant performances in both Test and limited-overs cricket.
Jhye Richardson’s Yorkshire County Cricket Career in 2026
On 19 February 2026, Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced Richardson’s signing for the first block of the 2026 Rothesay County Championship fixtures. The agreement gave him an opportunity to play county red-ball cricket and work in English conditions.
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Yorkshire highlighted his ability to swing the ball both ways, his low trajectory and his pace. The signing also reunited him with fellow Western Australian players Sam Whiteman and Andrew Tye within the county setup.
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County debut and early-season contribution
Richardson made his Yorkshire debut against Hampshire at Headingley in April 2026, taking the wicket of Joe Weatherley on the opening morning.
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His early county appearances also produced a batting milestone. Against Somerset in May 2026, he scored 50 in Yorkshire’s second innings, his first recorded half-century in that County Championship season. Yorkshire won the match by 75 runs.
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The county move was significant because it provided Richardson with regular red-ball cricket outside Australia and a chance to continue building match fitness after shoulder surgery. It also gave Yorkshire another fast bowler with international experience and a proven record of taking wickets with the new ball.
Jhye Richardson’s Playing Style and Bowling Strengths
Richardson is a right-arm fast bowler who can move the ball both ways. Cricket Australia’s Western Australian profile notes that, while he was once an out-and-out quick capable of approaching 150 km/h, he has developed greater control and the ability to generate movement in the air and off the seam.
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His strengths include:
- New-ball movement: He can swing the ball and challenge top-order batters early.
- Pace: His ability to bowl at high speed has been a consistent feature of his profile.
- Wicket-taking spells: His four-wicket ODI performance against India and five-wicket Test haul against England demonstrate his capacity to produce decisive spells.
- T20 impact: His 3/30 in the 2017 BBL final and 4/9 against Sydney Sixers in 2023 illustrate his potential in shorter formats.
- Adaptability: He has played international cricket in all three formats and domestic cricket across First-Class, List A and T20 competitions.
Richardson’s main career challenge has been maintaining availability. A bowler’s effectiveness depends not only on technical skill but also on the ability to build rhythm through regular matches, and his recurring injuries have made that difficult.
Jhye Richardson’s Awards, Titles and Recognition
Richardson’s most notable honours have come through team success and individual match performances.
| Achievement | Detail |
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| BBL Player of the Match | 2017 final, Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers |
| Big Bash League titles | Two-time winner, as recorded by Cricket Australia |
| Marsh One-Day Cup titles | 2017–18, 2019–20, 2021–22 |
| Test milestone | First five-wicket haul in the 2021–22 Ashes |
| International recognition | Australia representative in T20Is, ODIs and Tests |
| County opportunity | Yorkshire signing for the 2026 County Championship |
Cricket Australia’s profile records his domestic titles, while contemporary match reports confirm his standout BBL final and Ashes performances.
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Jhye Richardson’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements
There is no dependable, authoritative public estimate of Richardson’s net worth that I could verify from the sources reviewed. His publicly documented cricket contracts and auction prices do not establish his complete wealth, which could depend on tax, expenses, investments and private financial arrangements.
The most concrete public financial figure in his career is his ₹14 crore IPL auction price with Punjab Kings in 2021. His later reported IPL auction prices were ₹1.5 crore with Mumbai Indians in 2023 and ₹5 crore with Delhi Capitals in 2024.
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These figures should not be added together and presented as verified net worth. Nor do they confirm his current salary, endorsement income, investments, property holdings or total career earnings. No sufficiently reliable public source reviewed established a comprehensive current endorsement portfolio or a verified list of personal businesses.
Jhye Richardson’s Current Status
Status reviewed as of 22 October 2026
Richardson remains an active Australian cricketer in the latest career records reviewed. His 2026 county contract with Yorkshire and his appearances in the 2025–26 Ashes are more recent evidence of his playing career than older static biographies.
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Current-career summary
- Nationality and representative team: Australia.
- Domestic cricket: Western Australia.
- T20 franchise cricket: Perth Scorchers is a key domestic association.
- County cricket: Yorkshire signed him for the first block of the 2026 County Championship.
- International formats: He has represented Australia in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
- Fitness context: His right shoulder has been a recurring concern, followed by stabilisation surgery in January 2025.
- Current IPL status: The reviewed sources do not confirm a 2026 IPL contract.
His current role should be understood as that of an active fast bowler whose availability and selection depend on fitness, workload and team requirements. It would be inaccurate to describe him as retired.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jhye Richardson
How old is Jhye Richardson?
Jhye Richardson was born on 20 September 1996. He is 30 years old as of 22 October 2026.
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What is Jhye Richardson’s height?
Cricket Australia’s profile lists his height as 179 cm, approximately 5 feet 11 inches.
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Who are Jhye Richardson’s parents?
Cricket Australia’s 2019 feature identifies his parents as Jim Richardson and Karen Richardson.
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Who is Jhye Richardson’s girlfriend or wife?
A 2019 Cricket Australia report identified Jessica Moxham as his girlfriend at the time of his Test debut. That historical report does not establish his current relationship status or confirm that he is married.
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What is Jhye Richardson’s highest international bowling performance?
His best Test innings figures are 5 for 42 against England in the 2021–22 Ashes. His best ODI figures are 4 for 26 against India in January 2019.
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Which IPL teams have signed Jhye Richardson?
His IPL career has included Punjab Kings in 2021, Mumbai Indians in 2023 and Delhi Capitals in 2024. His reported auction prices were ₹14 crore, ₹1.5 crore and ₹5 crore, respectively.
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What was Jhye Richardson’s IPL auction price in 2021?
Punjab Kings bought Richardson for ₹14 crore at the 2021 auction. The amount was a franchise auction price, not a verified estimate of his net worth.
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What injuries has Jhye Richardson suffered?
His documented injury history includes a shoulder dislocation in 2019, recurring shoulder problems, heel and shin issues, a hamstring injury that required surgery in 2023, another shoulder dislocation in October 2023, and right shoulder stabilisation surgery in January 2025.
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What is Jhye Richardson’s net worth?
No dependable public net-worth estimate could be verified from authoritative sources reviewed for this biography. His IPL auction prices are documented, but they do not establish his total assets or personal wealth.
Does Jhye Richardson still play international cricket?
Richardson has represented Australia in all three senior international formats. He appeared in the 2025–26 Ashes, but selection for future international matches depends on fitness and team decisions.
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Jhye Richardson’s career stands out for the contrast between his ability to produce high-impact spells and the injuries that have interrupted his progress. His 4/26 against India, five-wicket Ashes haul and strong early Big Bash performances show why he has attracted attention across international and franchise cricket.
His 2026 Yorkshire opportunity added another chapter to a career that has crossed international cricket, Australian domestic competitions and overseas leagues. The next measure of his progress is not simply how quickly he bowls or how many wickets he takes in a single match, but whether he can sustain his fitness and build a longer sequence of performances.