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Chris Simpson (cricketer)

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Chris Simpson
Personal information
Full name
Christopher Patrick Simpson
Born (1982-01-09) 9 January 1982 (age 42)
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
FC debut6 March 2003 Queensland v New South Wales
Last FC18 December 2010 Queensland v New South Wales
LA debut16 November 2003 Queensland v Victoria
Last LA6 November 2010 Queensland v Tasmania
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 51 57 24
Runs scored 1,791 667 333
Batting average 21.57 16.26 15.85
100s/50s 2/10 0/1 0/1
Top score 120 61* 76
Balls bowled 6,085 2,193 402
Wickets 47 49 23
Bowling average 69.42 35.44 22.00
5 wickets in innings 1 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 5/68 4/34 3/17
Catches/stumpings 41/– 25/– 7/–
Source: CricketArchive, 5 November 2011

Christopher Patrick Simpson (born 9 January 1982) is a former Australian cricketer who captained Queensland from 2007 to 2010 and has been chairman of Queensland Cricket since July 2019.[1] He was a right-arm offbreak bowler and right-handed batsman.

Simpson attended school at Villanova College in Coorparoo, where he played for the 1st XI from grade 9 to 12.[2] 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.

Simpson's highest first-class score was 120 against New South Wales in 2007–08.[3] His best bowling figures were 5 for 68 against New South Wales in 2008–09.[4]

Simpson has a master's degree in finance from London Business School and an executive MBA from Queensland University of Technology. He has worked in executive positions in finance and banking. As of 2024 he is a freelance consultant with Byrne, Camel & Co, and the managing director of Cultivate Agri Partnerships, which specializes in agricultural finance.[1]

He is married to former Miss Universe Australia winner 2007, Kimberley Busteed. They have two daughters, Victoria and Evie.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Who's Who in Cricket: Chris Simpson". Cricexec. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Villavoice November 2008 Chris Simpson" (PDF). Villanova College. p. 7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  3. ^ "Queensland vs NSW, at Sydney, Oct 26 2007". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  4. ^ "NSW vs Queensland, at Sydney, Nov 21 2008". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  5. ^ Symonds, Kristy (3 June 2018). "Nova 106.9 presenter Kimberley Busteed gives birth to baby girl". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
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Sporting positions
Preceded by Queensland captain
2007/08–2010/11
Succeeded by