Josh Inglis: Joshua Patrick Inglis (burn 4 March 1995) is an Australian cricketer who represents the Australian National cricket team as a wicketkeeper-batsman in all three formats of the game. Inglis has captain Australia in ODIs and T20Is. He plays domestic cricket for Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers. Inglis was a member of the Australian team that won the 2023 ICC cricket World Cup.
Josh Inglis Biography
| Name | Josh Inglis |
| Full name | Joshua Patrick Inglis |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Cricketer (Wicketkeeper, Batsman) |
| Date of Birth | 4 March 1995 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 29 Years |
| Birth Palace | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Hometown | Leeds |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Australian, British |
Physical Status
| Height (approx.) | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight (approx.) | 70 kg |
| Body Measurement | 42-32-13 |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Josh Inglis Family
| Father | Martin Inglis |
| Mother | Sarah Inglis |
| Brother | Joe Inglis (younger) |
| Sister | N/A |
Personal Information
| Marital status | Engaged |
| Engagement date | Year 2024 |
| Girlfriend/Spouse | Megan Kincart |
Hobbies
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobby | Travelling, Fishing |
Cricket
| Jersey Number | #48 (Australia) #95 (Leicestershire) |
| Betting style | Right-Handed |
| Role | Wicket -Keeper Batter |
Early Life and Education
Josh Inglis was born in the Northern City of leeds, but moved to Perth at the age of 14. Since then, the wicket-keeper/Batsman has established his international credentials, first as a white ball player and then making his test debut last month. Josh Inglis received his early education from St Mary’s School Menston England, Mindarie Senior High School, Perth Australia. Josh Inglis holds a bachelor’s Degree.
| School | St Mary’s School Menston England. Mindarie Senior High School, Perth Australia. |
| Education Qualification | High School Graduate |
Josh Inglis Career
Josh Inglis made his first class debut for cricket Australia XI against the West Indies during their tour of Australia in December 2015.
He made his list a debut for cricket Australia XI against the Pakistanis during their tour of Australia in January 2017. He made his Twenty20 debut for the Perth Scorchers in the 2017-18 Big Bash league season on 23 rd December 2017.
In October 2020, in the opening round of the 2020-21 Sheffield shield season, Inglis is code his maiden first class century, scoring 153 not out against South Australia.
In March 2021, Inglis was signed by Leicestershire country cricket club to play in the 2021 T-20 Blast tournament in England. He is called his second T20 century, Scoring 180 not out off 61 balls against Worcestershire.
In January 2022, Inglis was named in Australia’s Twenty-20 international (T20 I) squad of dear series against Sri Lanka. Inglis made his T20 debut for Australia against Sri Lanka on 11 February 2022. In April 2022, Inglis was also named in Australia’s ODI squad for their tour of Sri Lanka.
In 2023, he was selected in Australia’s squad for the ODI cricket world he scored 58 off 59 balls in their chase of 210 in their third match against Sri Lanka. In November 2023, he scored his first T20 century in the first T20 against India in Visakhapatnam.
In May 2024, he was selected in Australia’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament. In July 2024, Inglis vagh selected in Australia’s white ball squad to tour Scotland and England. In the second T20 against Scotland on 6 September 2024, Inglis is code his second T20 century. Inglis replaced Pat Cummins as captain of the Australian team for the third ODI against Pakistan on 10 November 2024.
Ahead of the first test of Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka in January 2025, Inglis received his ‘Baggy Green’ test Cup from Geoff Marsh and became the 470th Australian to play attached for Australia. He scored a century on debut.
Records
- First Australian wicketkeeper to score a T20I century (on 6 September 2024 vs Scotland)
- Fastest T20I century by a wicketkeeper- batsman (on 6 September 2024 vs Scotland)
- Fastest T20I century by any Australian batsman (on 6 September 2024 vs Scotland)
- Second fastest test hundred on debut (in 90 balls)
Domestic/State Team
- Airedale and Wharfedale cricket league 2007
- Yorkshire under- 13 2008
- Yorkshire under- 14 2019
- Western australia under -17 2011- 12
- Pool 2013
- Yorkshire academy 2013
- Western australia under- 19 2013-14
- Western australia to-23 2013-19
- Western Australia XI 2015-16
- Cricket Australia XI 2016-17
- Perth Scorchers 2017-18
- Western australia 2016 present
- Leicestershire 2021
- Perth Scorchers 2017 present
- London spirit 2021-22
- Australia A 2019 present
- Australia prime minister’s XI 202-23
- Australian National performance squad 2016
- San Francisco unicorns 2024
- Yorkshire second XI 2013
- Leicestershire second XI 2021
Some Interesting Fats about Josh Inglis
- Josh Inglis was born in England and started playing football at the age of 4 years.
- 2 years later, he started playing cricket with the children in his neighborhood.
- He moved Australia at the age of 14 years in 2010.
- He later became a cricketer and played domestic cricket in Australia.
- He played 8 matches in the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India and scored 159 runs at an average of 19.88 and a strike rate of he also took 14 catches and two stumpings.
- 6 September 2024 against Scotland, He became the first Australian wicketkeeper to score a T20I century and the fastest, with a hundred in just 43 deliveries.
- New South Wales coach Greg shepherd once called him the right handed version of David Warner.
- He is an animal lover but loves cats more than dogs.
Social Media
Josh Inglis Net Worth
Josh Inglis’s net worth is estimated to be $0.5 million.
FAQs
Where was Josh Inglis?
Josh Inglis was born on Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
How tall is Inglis?
Josh Inglis’s height is 5 feet 9 inches.
Who are Josh Inglis Parents?
Martin and Sarah.
