5 Quick Facts About 'Joe Burns' That You Should Know.

1) Joseph Anthony “joe” Burns was born on 6 September 1989 in Herston, Queensland. He is an Australian Cricketer.

2) He is a right-handed batsman and his bowling style is right-arm medium pace. Burns has played for the Queensland cricket team and Twenty20 matches for the Brisbane Heat.

3)In February 2011, Burns made an exceptional start in his Sheffield Shield debut against South Australia scoring 140 runs. The following season saw him develop into one of the highest scoring batsman in Australia first-class cricket.

4)He was declared as Bradman Young Cricketer Of The Year when he scored 114 in a one-day game. In 2012-13 Big Bash League Season, Burns was the top scorer for the Brisbane Heat in their win over Perth Scorchers.

5)Joe Burns performance brought attention of Leicestershire who signed him as a replacement for their overseas player, Ramnaresh Sarwan, between May & August of the 2013 County Season.