Chris Lynn Age, Wiki and Bio

Chris Lynn

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth10/04/1990
Age34 years
BirthplaceBrisbane, Queensland

Bio/Wiki

Real NameChristopher Austin Lynn
NicknameLynny
Zodiac sign/Sun signAries
HometownBrisbane, Queensland

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Weight74 kg
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBrown
Body Measurements
Chest41 Inches
Waist31 Inches
Biceps13 Inches

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNot Known
CollegeSt Joseph's Nudgee College, Brisbane, Queensland

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Surfing
  • Playing Golf & Football

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Yvonne Sampson, presenter on Aussie station Channel Nine
  • Krystal Opperman (2015-present)
WifeN/A
Children
DaughterN/A
SonN/A

Family

FatherColin
MotherKim
Siblings
Brother
  • James
  • Matt
SisterNot Known

Career

International Debut
TestN/A
ODIN/A
T2029 January 2014 vs England in Hobart
Coach/MentorGavin Fitness
Jersey Number#50 (Australia, Queensland, Brisbane)
Domestic/State Teams
  • Queensland
  • Deccan Chargers
  • Brisbane Heat
  • Kandurata Warriors
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad
  • Kolkata Knight Riders
  • Hobart Hurricanes
  • Jamaica Tallawahs
  • Guyana Amazon Warriors
Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling StyleSlow left-arm orthodox
Nature on fieldCalm
Favourite ShotCover Drive
Records/Achievements
  • Playing for Queensland in February 2015, Lynn scored an unbeaten 250 against Victoria in the Sheffield Shield.
  • As of 5th January 2017, Lynn has scored 2,708 runs in 40 matches of first-class cricket at a humongous average of 44.39.
  • His first and so far the only century at the Big Bash came off just 51 deliveries.
  • At the 2014 edition of IPL, Lynn was signed by the Kolkata Knight Riders and in his first game, he was awarded the Man of the Match for scoring 45 off 31 balls and taking a 'Physics-defying' catch to dismiss AB de Villiers in the final over.
Career Turning PointLynn's hard-hitting performances at the Big Bash League helped him secure a spot not only in Australia's T20 squad but also in teams of other countries' leagues.

Favourites

Favourite Cricketer
  • Ricky Ponting
  • Jacques Kallis
Favourite CuisineChinese
Favourite DestinationSpain
Favourite SongLove Yourself by Justin Bieber
Favourite MovieThe Wolf Of Wall Street
Favourite ActorWill Ferrell
Favourite ActressMargot Robbie

Some Lesser Known Facts

Chris Lynn's smoking habits remain unknown.
Chris Lynn does consume alcohol.
As a child, Lynn's strong passion for sports led him to yearn for goal posts in the family backyard, resulting in the installation of cricket nets by his parents.
Lynn excelled in various sports during his youth, including captaining Queensland under-12 cricket and rugby league teams, and swimming freestyle at national titles.
At 19, Lynn made his domestic cricket debut, progressing rapidly from T20 to List A and then to first-class cricket within just 2 months.
Known for his powerful batting style, Lynn is also recognized for his exceptional fielding skills, highlighted by a remarkable catch against AB De Villiers during the 2014 IPL.