Jess Jonassen Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Boyfriend, Husband, WPL, Net Worth & More
Jess Jonassen is an Australian cricketer. She has been part of the Australian team that won the T20I World Cup five times. She was also part of the Australian team that won the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Jess Jonassen Biography
| Name | Jess Jonassen |
| Real name | Jessica Louise Jonassen |
| Profession | Cricketer (Allrounder) |
| Date of birth | 5 November 1992 (Thursday) |
| Birthplace | Emerald, Queensland, Australia |
| Age | 32 years old (As of 2024) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Gender | Female |
| School | Emmaus College Rockhampton |
| Boyfriend/Spouse | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Lesbian |
| Coach/Mentor | Scott DeethMatthew MottJonathan BattyAshley Noffke |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm Off Spin |
| Jersey Number | #21 |
Early Life & Education
Jessica Louise Jonassen was born on Thursday, 5 November 1992 in Emerald, Queensland, Australia. She completed her schooling (2005-2009) at Emmaus College Rockhampton. After she finished her schooling she moved from Rockhampton, Central Queensland to Brisbane, Queensland.
| School | Emmaus College Rockhampton |
| Collage | Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia |
| Education qualification | Bachelor of Laws |
Jess Jonassen Family
Her father’s name was Raymond Jonassen. He was a teacher at the North Rockhampton State High School, Rockhampton, Australia. On 10 February 2021, her father died after battling cancer. Her mother’s name is Jayne Jonassen. She has two sisters Emma Pershouse and Laura Jonassen. Jess Jonassen is the Youngest of three sisters. Her sister, Emma Pershouse, worked at The Cathedral College, Rockhampton.
| Parents Name | Father– Raymond Jonassen (Deceased; School teacher) Mother– Jayne Jonassen |
| Sister’s Name | Emma Pershouse (Works at The Cathedral College, Rockhampton), Laura Jonassen |
| Brother’s Name | Not known |
| Wife/Husband/Spouse | Sarah Gooderham |
Jess Jonassen Age
Jessica Louise Jonassen was born on Thursday, 5 November 1992 (age 32 years old; as of 2024) in Emerald, Queensland, Australia. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Jess Jonassen Husband
She was in a relationship with Sarah Wearn for over 10 years and proposed to her in 2018. Sarah Wearn worked at Wine Selectors Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. In an interview, she revealed that her family supported her when she came out as a lesbian and added that they accepted her relationship with Sarah Wearn. They initially planned to get married in 2020 but had to postpone the wedding because of the Covid-19 lockdown. The wedding was postponed again due to some personal issues.
| Girlfriend/Boyfriend | Sarah Wearn |
| Spouse | Sarah Wearn |
| Marital status | Married |
| Kids | Not Known |
Physical Stats
| Height | In centimeters- 171 cm In meters- 1.71 m In feet & inches- 5’61” |
| Weight | In kilograms- 60 kg In pounds- 132 lbs |
| Eyes Colour | Hazel |
| Hair Colour | Blonde |
| Skin Colour | Fair |
| Body measurement | 32-28-34 |
Records
- Leading wicket-taker in the ICC Women’s Championship – 31 Wickets (2014-2016).
- On 11 March 2018, ICC ranked her the No. 1 ODI bowler in Women’s cricket.
- On 28 July 2022, ICC ranked her the No. 3 T20I bowler in Women’s cricket.
- She was the fourth person to take 100 ODI wickets for the Australia women’s cricket team.
- In November 2021, she became the first player in the history of the Women’s Big Bash League to play 100 matches.
Achievements
- 2011: Queensland Fire Player of the Year.
- 2014: Griffith Award for Academic Excellence.
- 2015: Queensland Fire Player of the Year.
- 2015: Women’s International Cricket League Player of the Year.
- 2016: Griffith Award for Academic Excellence.
- 2020: Heat’s Most Valuable Player Award.
Jess Jonassen WPL
In 2023, she was purchased by the Delhi Capitals for a sum of Rs. 50 Lakhs for the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League (2023-2024). On 5 March 2023, during their opening match victory against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, she bowled four overs at an economy of 7.00.
Jess Jonassen’s Net Worth
| Net worth – 2023 | $1-$5 Million (Approx) |
| Net worth in Indian rupees | INR- 8-40 Crore (Approx) |
| Yearly Income | Not Known |
| Monthly Income | Not Known |
| Annual Expenses | Not Known |
Some Lesser Facts
- In 2022, Jonassen lambasted the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Greg Barclay, for his contentious comments on women’s cricket.
- In an interview, she revealed that she loved bowling in the death overs and was also comfortable with opening the overs for the team.
- She was an ardent supporter of the Western Bulldogs team playing in the Australian Football League (AFL).
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet and consumes alcohol.
- Her 100th international T20 appearance was Australia’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final win against the South Africa Women on 26 February 2023.
- She was among the centrally contracted players of the Australian women’s cricket team for the 2022-2023 season.
- Her last name, ‘Jonassen,’ was misspelled in her T20 international debut for the Australia women’s cricket team.
- In an interview, she said that she loves reading and playing the guitar during her leisure time.
- She received the Clem Jones Scholarship provided by Griffith University for three years between 2010 and 2013.
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