Jackson Bird Age, Wiki and Bio

Jackson Bird

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth11/12/1986
Age37 years
BirthplaceSydney, New South Wales

Bio/Wiki

Real NameJackson Munro Bird
NicknameNot Known

Physical Stats & More

Height193 cm
Weight87 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

HometownNew South Wales, Australia
SchoolNot Known
CollegeSaint Ignatius' College, Riverview, Saint Pius X College
ReligionChristianity
HobbiesPlaying Golf, listening to music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusNot Known
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeN/A
Children
SonN/A
DaughterN/A

Family

FatherNot Known
MotherJenny Miles Bird
Siblings
BrotherIan Bird (Photographer)
SisterNot Known
SpouseN/A
Children
SonN/A
DaughterN/A

Career

International Debut
Test26/12/2012 vs Sri Lanka in Melbourne
ODIN/A
T20N/A
Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey NumberNot Known
Domestic/State TeamHampshire, Melbourne Stars, Tasmania, Sydney Sixers
Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling StyleRight-arm fast-medium
Nature on fieldCalm
Records/Achievements
  • While playing against Western Australia in 2012, Bird took a hat-trick and finished off the match with figures of 95 for just 11.
  • In BBL 2013-14, Jackson took 13 wickets to be the joint leading wicket-taker of the tournament.
Career Turning PointBird had over 100 wickets to his name in his first 20 first-class matches which convinced the Australian selectors to let him represent at the International level.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Jackson Bird's smoking habits are unknown.
He does consume alcohol.
His 62-wicket performance in 10 matches is considered one of the best in Sheffield Shield history.
Playing for Tasmania in 2012, he achieved a hat-trick against Western Australia and took 11 wickets for 95 runs.
In January 2017, Bird fielded as a substitute and matched Younis Khan's record by taking four catches in a Test Match.
Although not known for speed, Bird can effectively swing the ball in either direction.