Josh Inglis (born 21 March 1998) is an Australian cricketer who plays as a left‑handed wicket‑keeper‑batter. He represents Western Australia in Australian domestic cricket and has been a regular member of the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League (BBL). Inglis has also played for the Australian national team in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Early life and education
Born in Perth, Western Australia, Inglis attended Trinity College, where he began playing organized cricket. He progressed through Western Australia’s youth development pathways, representing the state at under‑19 level.
Domestic career
- First‑class cricket: Inglis made his Sheffield Shield debut for Western Australia during the 2017–18 season.
- List A cricket: He debuted in the domestic one‑day competition (the JLT Cup) for Western Australia in 2017.
- Twenty20: Inglis joined the Perth Scorchers ahead of the 2018–19 BBL season and has been a regular squad member, contributing both as a batsman and a wicket‑keeper.
International career
- One Day Internationals: Inglis earned his ODI debut for Australia on 6 July 2021 against the West Indies at the Harare Sports Club, scoring a half‑century on debut.
- Twenty20 Internationals: He made his T20I debut on 6 August 2021 versus Bangladesh in Brisbane. Since debuting, he has featured in numerous limited‑overs series and tournaments, including the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022.
Playing style
Inglis is noted for his aggressive left‑handed batting, capable of opening the innings in limited‑overs formats. His wicket‑keeping is characterized by quick reflexes and reliable glovework behind the stumps.
Awards and recognition
- Named in the Australian squad for the 2021–22 South Africa series (ODI).
- Recognised in BBL Player of the Match awards on multiple occasions for decisive innings.
Personal life
Inglis is married (as of 2023) and maintains a private personal life outside cricket.
References
- Cricket Australia player profiles.
- ESPNcricinfo match archives.
- Official Western Australia Cricket Association records.