Patrick Dooley (cricketer)

Patrick Gabriel Dooley (born 17 May 1997) is an Australian cricketer.[1] On 6 January 2022, Dooley was added to the Brisbane Heat squad for the 2021-22 Big Bash League season after 12 players were ruled out with COVID-19. Dooley can bowl left-arm unorthodox spin as well as a left-arm orthodox spin. His unique bowling action received praise from Michael Vaughan and Mike Hussey on his BBL debut.

Paddy Dooley
Personal information
Full name
Patrick Gabriel Dooley
Born (1997-05-17) 17 May 1997
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingLeft-arm unorthodox spin
RoleBowler
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2021/22Brisbane Heat
2022/23-presentHobart Hurricanes
Career statistics
Competition T20
Matches 11
Runs scored 29
Batting average 29.00
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 10*
Balls bowled 246
Wickets 19
Bowling average 14.10
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 4/16
Catches/stumpings 2/0
Source: Cricinfo, 24 December 2022

Career

Early on in his career Dooley played for the Under-19 Queensland cricket team.

Dooley made his Twenty20 debut as a replacement for players ruled out with COVID-19 for the Brisbane Heat against the Hobart Hurricanes on 9 January 2022 at The Gabba, conceding 25 runs from his 4 overs, having Ben McDermott dropped off his bowling. On 26 February 2023, he made his List A debut for the Queensland against the New South Wales in the 2022–23 Marsh One-Day Cup.[2]

Dooley signed for the Hobart Hurricanes for the 2022–23 Big Bash League season taking 17 wickets in his 10 matches with a best of 4/16 against the Perth Scorchers, being named Player of the Match. Dooley has proven to be an asset for the Hobart Hurricanes thus far.

References
  1. "Patrick Dooley". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 8 January 2022.
  2. "21st Match (D/N), Brisbane, Feb 26 2023, Marsh One-Day Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
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