Jem Broadbridge

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James "Jem" Broadbridge (born 25 June 1795 in Duncton, near Petworth in Sussex; died 12 February 1843 in Duncton) was a significant English cricketer of the 1820s and 1830s who played mainly for Sussex.

Jem Broadbridge was arguably the outstanding all-rounder of his time. He played for Sussex at the same time as William Lillywhite and their bowling enabled Sussex to become hailed as the sport's first ever Champion County in the 1820s.

Broadbridge and Lillywhite were innovators who did much to have roundarm bowling legalised. Broadbridge bowled right arm fast medium and also batted right-handed. He was described by Haygarth as an extremely hard hitter.

His brother William was another Sussex player.

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