Todd Murphy is an Australian cricketer, who plays for the Australia team mainly as a bowler. A left-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler, Murphy represents the Sydney Sixers and Victoria Second XI at domestic level. He received his Test cap (465) for Australia against India in the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India on 9 February 2023.
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Wiki/Biography
Todd Murphy was born on Wednesday, 15 November 2000 (age 22 years; as of 2022) in Echuca, Victoria, Australia. Their zodiac sign is Scorpio. Todd’s father is from Moama in country NSW, where he grew up before settling in Moama. Todd grew up in the NSW town of Moama, New South Wales, Australia. After completing his schooling, Todd attended Deakin University in Victoria to pursue a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management). During his elementary school days, Todd was a larrikin. Talking about this in an interview, Todd’s father said,
He was always hard to get along with, you just knew he had a little fire in his belly. He was certainly not mild-mannered, mild-mannered and just doing what he was told.”
His interest in cricket was fostered by his father Jamie Murphy, who played premiership cricket in Australia. Todd started playing cricket at a young age. At the age of 16, he started bowling off-spin.
Todd Murphy during a practice session
Soon, he was noticed by former Australian cricketer Craig Howard at an under-16 training session in Rochester. After this, he started playing club cricket at Moama Cricket Club. He has also played cricket for the Victorian Premier Cricket Club, St Kilda for two seasons.
Todd Murphy playing cricket for St Kilda
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Golden Blonde
Eye color: brown-blue
Family
parents and siblings
Todd Murphy’s father, Jamie Murphy, was a cricketer in his younger days. Jamie played cricket with the late Shane Warne.
Jamie Murphy (kneeling, left) with the ’91–92 Premiership Cup
His mother’s name is Paula Murphy. His brother, Joel Murphy, plays cricket for Sandhurst Cricket Club in the Bendigo District Cricket Association. Earlier, Joel 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/Girlfriends
Todd is rumored to be in a relationship with Tanner Edwards.
Todd Murphy with his girlfriend
Cricket
domestic
list a
Todd Murphy made his List A debut for Victoria Second XI against Tasmania in Melbourne on 10 March 2021.
Todd Murphy during a cricket match
First class
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 dismissed 7 men and scored 24 runs to help Victoria win the match over Tasmania. During the 2022–23 Sheffield Shield season, Todd Murphy was considered the most prolific spinner and was widely considered to be Nathan Lyon’s successor. He took 29 wickets at an average of 25.20 in his first 10 first-class matches.
Todd Murphy bowling during a cricket match
international
Under-19 World Cup
In 2020, Todd Murphy was selected in Australia’s U-19 squad for the 2020 U19 World Cup. He took seven wickets during the tournament. Soon, he emerged as one of Australia’s top spinners.
sri lanka trip
In June 2021, he was named in the Australia A squad for the series against Sri Lanka.
Examination
In 2023, Murphy was named in the Australia 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 at Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Todd Murphy during his first test match in Nagpur
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Todd Murphy’s Twenty20 debut came on 26 December 2021 during the Big Bash League. He played his first match for the Sydney Sixers against the Thunder in Sydney. Soon, he signed a full contract with the Sydney Sixers.
Todd Murphy during a match for the Sydney Sixers
Facts/General Knowledge
- Murphy enjoys playing football in his spare time.
- Apparently, Todd’s father, Jamie Murphy, regularly shuttled Todd between Moama and Melbourne to help him hone his cricket skills.
- Todd’s friends and family affectionately call him Murph.
- His jersey number for Australia is #9.
Todd Murphy is playing cricket for Australia
- Todd Murphy is often seen consuming alcohol on various occasions.
Todd Murphy enjoying the match with his friends
- In 2017, Todd Murphy was awarded Sportstar of the Year in the junior category.
Todd Murphy at the Sportstar Awards 2018
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