Matthew Wade Age, Wiki and Bio

Matthew Wade

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth26/12/1987
Age36 years
BirthplaceHobart, Tasmania, Australia

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight73 kg
Eye ColorHazel Blue
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

HometownTasmania, Australia
ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Fishing
  • Playing golf

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsJulia Barry
WifeJulia Barry
Children
SonN/A
DaughterWinter Wade

Family

FatherScott Wade (former Australian football player and Administrator)
MotherNot Known
Siblings
BrotherNot Known
SistersNot Known

Career

International Debut
Test7 April 2012 vs West Indies in Barbados
ODI5 February 2012 vs India in Melbourne
T2013 October 2011 vs South Africa in Cape Town
Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey Number#13 (Australia), #63 (Birmingham Bears)
Domestic/State Team
  • Warwickshire
  • Victoria
  • Tasmania
  • Melbourne Renegades
  • Delhi Daredevils
Nature on fieldCalm
Records/Achievements
  • Wade won Man of the Match title in his debut T20I against India
  • Debutant Wade won Man of the Match award for his 67 off 69 against India in the 2011-12 Commonwealth Bank Series
  • As of January 2017, Wade bowled a maiden over in test format
Career Turning PointThe debut test century that Wade hit proved to be the boost in his career

Favourites

Favourite sports outside Cricket
  • Golf
  • Basketball

Some Lesser Known Facts

Wade showcased his talents in Football and Cricket for Tasmania from a young age.
He was diagnosed with testicular cancer when he was only 16 years old.
Wade played for Australia in the 2006 Under-19 World Cup.
Following Brad Haddin, he became a wicketkeeper choice for Australia.
Due to his reliable performances, Wade was included in the T20I squad in late 2011.
He possesses confidence with the pink ball in day-night test matches.
Wade is known for his love of dogs.