Todd Murphy is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Australian team primarily as a bowler. A left-handed batsman and right-arm all-rounder, Murphy represents the Sydney Sixers and the Victoria Second XI at domestic level. He received a Test cap (465) for Australia against India on 9 February 2023 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
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Wiki/Biography
Todd Murphy was born on Wednesday 15 November 2000 (age 22; as of 2022) in Echuca, Victoria, Australia. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. Todd’s father is originally from Mathura in NSW where he grew up before moving to Moama. Todd grew up in the NSW town of Moama, New South Wales, Australia. After graduating, Todd enrolled at Deakin University in Victoria to pursue a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Business (Sports Management). Todd was a larrikin in elementary school. In an interview, Todd’s father said:
He was always struggling, you just knew he had a little fire in his belly. He certainly wasn’t soft, meek, and just did what he was told.
His interest in cricket was fueled by his father, Jamie Murphy, who played premiership cricket for Australia. Todd started playing cricket at a young age. At the age of 16, he started bowling off-spin.
Todd Murphy during practice
Soon he was spotted by Craig Howard, a former Australian cricketer, at an under-16 training camp in Rochester. Subsequently, he started playing club cricket at Moama Cricket Club. He also played cricket for the Victorian Premier Cricket Club, St Kilda, for two seasons.
Todd Murphy plays cricket for St Kilda
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′8″
Hair color: golden blonde
Eye Color: Gray Blue
family
parents and siblings
Todd Murphy’s father, Jamie Murphy, was a cricketer in his youth. Jamie used to play cricket with the late Shane Warne.
Jamie Murphy (kneeling, left) with the 91-92 premiership trophy
His mother’s name is Paula Murphy. His brother, Joel Murphy, plays cricket for Sandhurst Cricket Club in the Bendigo District Cricket Association. Joel previously played for St Kilda. Joel is three years older than Todd.
Todd Murphy’s parents and brother
Todd Murphy with his father and brother
wife
He is unmarried.
affairs/girls
Todd is rumored to be in a relationship with Tanner Edwards.
Todd Murphy with his girlfriend
Cricket
Domestic
list a
On 10 March 2021, Todd Murphy made his debut for the Victoria Second XI against Tasmania in Melbourne.
Todd Murphy during a cricket match
First grade
On 3 April 2021, Murphy made his first-class debut for Victoria in the 2020–21 Sheffield Shield season. In his second first-class match, Todd took 7 dismissals and scored 24 runs to help Victoria win the match against Tasmania. During the 2022-23 Sheffield Shield season, Todd Murphy was regarded as the most prolific spinner and was widely touted as the heir apparent to Nathan Lyon. He took 29 wickets at 25.20 in his first 10 first-class matches.
Todd Murphy bowling during a cricket match
International
Under-19 World Championship
In 2020, Todd Murphy was selected in the Australian Under-19 squad for the 2020 U19 World Cup. He took seven wickets during the tournament. Soon he emerged as one of Australia’s best spinners.
Sri Lanka tour
In June 2021, he was named in the Australia A squad for the series against Sri Lanka.
test
In 2023, Murphy was named in Australia’s Test squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India; Murphy was one of four spinners selected in the squad along with Nathan Lyon, Ashton Agar and Mitchell Swepson. He made his Test debut against India on 9 February 2023 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Todd Murphy on Test debut in Nagpur
BBL
Todd Murphy made his Twenty20 debut on 26 December 2021 during the Big Bash League. He played his debut match for the Sydney Sixers against the Sydney Thunder. Soon after, he signed a full contract with the Sydney Sixers.
Todd Murphy during a Sydney Sixers game
Facts/Trivia
- In his free time, Murphy likes to play soccer.
- Apparently, Todd’s father, Jamie Murphy, regularly shuttled him between Moama and Melbourne to help Todd hone his cricket skills.
- Todd’s friends and family affectionately call him Murphy.
- His jersey number for Australia is #9.
Todd Murphy plays cricket in Australia
- Todd Murphy is often spotted drinking alcohol on various occasions.
Todd Murphy enjoying the match with his friends
- In 2017, Todd Murphy was awarded the Sportsman of the Year in the Junior category.
Todd Murphy at the Sportstar Awards 2018
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