Jemma Barsby

Jemma Louise Barsby (born 4 October 1995) is an Australian cricketer who plays for South Australia and Adelaide Strikers. She has previously played for Queensland, Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers.

An all-rounder who can bowl with both hands, Barsby is the daughter of former Queensland Bulls opening batsman and coach Trevor Barsby. She developed her ambidextrous off spin bowling skills as a child in her backyard, with assistance from her brother and encouragement from her father, and also has a penchant for switch hitting while batting.

Career In October 2010, Barsby made her debut for Queensland Fire, after touring with the Shooting Stars squad. As she was preparing for that inaugural season, she started experiencing shoulder pain and later numbness in her fingers; after testing, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Barsby and her Brisbane Heat teammates have since participated in charity events for MS Queensland. , her MS symptoms were still mild; she was on daily medication, and was also using an ice vest on really hot days. In October 2019, she signed with Perth Scorchers and in six games, averaged 21.25 with the bat and 37.00 with the ball.

In June 2024, Barsby was added to the South Australia women's squad ahead of the 2020–21 Women's National Cricket League season. In September 2021, she was named in the Adelaide Strikers squad for 2021–22 Women's Big Bash League season.