Ross Adair Age, Wiki and Bio

Ross Adair

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIrish
Date of Birth21/04/1994
Age30 years
BirthplaceHolywood, County Down, Northern Ireland

Bio/Wiki

Full NameGeorge Ross Adair
Profession
  • Cricketer (Batsman)
  • Rugby union player

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSullivan Upper School, Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland
College/UniversityUlster University Jordanstown Campus, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom

Personal Life

Zodiac SignTaurus
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Listening Music

Family

FatherRicky Adair
MotherJoanne Adair
SiblingsMark Adair (Professional cricketer)

Career

Cricket
International Debut
TypeT20
Date12 January 2023
OpponentZimbabwe
LocationHarare
Jersey Number#15 (Ireland)
Domestic TeamNorthern Knights
CoachRyan Eagleson
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleSlow Left arm Orthodox
Records
  • Third batsman to score a T20 international century for Ireland
Notable Awards
  • Player of the Series award (Ireland vs South Africa 2024)
List A Debut
Date30 June 2021
Competition2021 Inter-Provincial Cup
Interesting FactGave tribute to his rugby career by choosing the number 15 jersey in cricket.
Rugby
Teams
  • Jersey Reds
  • Ulster Rugby
Position
  • Centre
  • Winger
Awards
  • Club Player of the Year in the Ulster Rugby award (2019)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ross began his cricket journey at the age of 11, inspired by the thrilling 2005 Ashes series.
As a child, he played as an opening bowler but later transitioned to focus on batting.
He started his rugby career at Sullivan Upper School in 2011 before progressing to professional play in the 2014-15 season with Ulster.
After a hip injury and insufficient insurance, he had to take a loan to cover surgery costs.
Once recovered, he returned to amateur rugby with Ballynahinch RFC, even winning the Ulster Senior League in 2019.
He balanced a career in real estate alongside pursuing cricket following his rugby career.
Ross debuted for the Northern Knights in T20 on 20 August 2020, quickly making a name for himself.
He shares a unique bond with his brother Mark, who presented him his international cap, marking a special moment in Irish cricket history.
In September 2024, Ross made headlines for scoring his first international century, leading his team to victory.