| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | James Broadbridge |
| Born | 25 June 1795 Duncton, Sussex |
| Died | 12 February 1843 (aged 47) Duncton, Sussex |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm fast-medium |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 1814–1840 | Sussex |
Source: CricInfo, 29 June 2009 | |
James "Jem" Broadbridge (1795–1843) was an English professional cricketer who is widely considered the outstanding all-rounder in England during the 1820s. He played mainly for Sussex teams and made 102 known appearances in first-class cricket from 1814 to 1840,[1] being best remembered for his part in the introduction of roundarm bowling. He played for the Players in the Gentlemen v Players series and the South in the North v. South series.