Career
Barnes is a wicket-keeper and a versatile right-handed batsman who can open the batting or bat in the middle order. 2008 U-19 However, the U-19 South Africans lost to India in the final by 12 runs by Duckworth/Lewis method. However, chances to represent the Dolphins were restricted due to the more established wicket-keeper Daryn Smit"s success.
Frustrated, Barnes moved to the Cape Cobras at the start of the 2012/13 season in search of more opportunities.