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<p><a href="/biography/chris-jordan">Christopher Jordan</a> is a renowned cricketer born on October 4, 1988, in Barbados. Though born in the Caribbean, Jordan later moved to England, for whom he has represented extensively in international cricket. He is known for his right-arm fast bowling, agile fielding, and dependable right-handed batting. Jordan is also known for his athleticism and frequently fields in key offside positions.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Education</h2>

<p>Jordan was born and raised in Barbados, along with his parents. He attended Combermere School, where he was schoolmates with internationally acclaimed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rihanna">singer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rihanna">Rihanna</a>. Later, Jordan moved to England on a sporting scholarship to attend Dulwich College in London, where he continued his academic and sporting development.</p>

<h2>Domestic Career Beginnings</h2>

<p>Jordan began his professional cricketing career with Surrey County Cricket Club, where he played for five years. His early promise was recognized when he received the NBC Denis Compton Award, which is given to the most promising young players in English domestic cricket. However, a back injury sidelined him during the 2010 season. After six years with Surrey, Jordan was released by the club and subsequently returned to Barbados to regroup and continue training.</p>

<h2>Rise with Sussex and International Debut</h2>

<p>In 2012, Jordan signed with Sussex, where his performances improved markedly, catching the attention of national selectors. His standout performances in county cricket led to his inclusion in England’s One Day International (ODI) squad. Jordan made his ODI debut for England against Australia in 2013 and impressed with his pace and accuracy. He was soon included in the squads for ODI series against India and Sri Lanka, where his performances continued to improve despite mixed results in Test matches.</p>

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<h2>2015 World Cup and T20 Recognition</h2>

<p>Jordan was part of England's squad for the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. Although he didn’t play until the match against Bangladesh—where England was unfortunately defeated—he played in the following game against Afghanistan, earning the Man of the Match award for his impactful performance. In the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament, Jordan’s contributions were pivotal in England reaching the final, narrowly losing to the West Indies in a dramatic finish.</p>

<h2>Continued International Impact and Indian Tours</h2>

<p>In 2017, Jordan was included in England’s tour of India. Although not initially in the playing XI, he was brought in as a replacement for the injured <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Willey_(cricketer)">David Willey</a>. His contribution helped England secure a win in the first T20 match. Despite England ultimately losing the series 2-1, Jordan emerged as one of the leading wicket-takers in the series, underlining his value as a specialist in the shortest format of the game.</p>

<h2>Indian Premier League (IPL) and T20 Career</h2>

<p>Jordan’s consistent performance in T20 cricket caught the attention of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises. In 2016, he was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), where he delivered notable spells. The following year, he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL auction for a bid of INR 50 lakh. His T20 credentials have continued to grow, and he has been recognized with several Man of the Match awards—three in One Day Internationals and one in T20 Internationals—highlighting his match-winning capabilities.</p>

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