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John was born on 22 April 1981 in Cape Town, South Africa. He spent his childhood in South Africa with his family and completed his schooling at Rondebosch Boys' High School. After high school, he briefly attended St Stithians College before pursuing higher education at Stellenbosch University. His parents have roots in the United Kingdom, which later played a role in his international cricket career. From an early age, John was passionate about cricket and began developing his skills during his school years.
John began his professional cricket career in 2002, playing for various domestic teams. His consistent performances paved the way for his international debut in 2007. Interestingly, although born in South Africa, John represented the England national team, utilizing his UK heritage to qualify. He made his international debut against the West Indies. Unfortunately, during his debut match, he sustained a hand injury that required him to take time off for recovery.
John's talent became more evident in 2009 during the Ashes series, where he delivered an impressive performance. Over the next two years, he represented England in matches against South Africa, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, often contributing significantly to the team's successes. His leadership skills emerged during several matches in 2010, particularly against Pakistan, where he played a pivotal role in securing victories.
In 2011, John was selected to participate in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Although England did not win the tournament, finishing fifth overall, his performance remained consistent. He also played crucial matches against New Zealand and participated in the Champions Trophy. By 2015, during a match against the West Indies, John publicly announced his plans for retirement, marking the end of a significant chapter in his cricketing journey.
Throughout his career, John maintained a strike rate of 44. He scored nine centuries in Test cricket and four in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He received the Man of the Match award in two Test matches and once in an ODI. Additionally, he was named Man of the Series in a series against Pakistan. One of his most prestigious honors came in 2011 when he was awarded Cricketer of the Year by the International Cricket Council (ICC), recognizing his contribution to the England cricket team that year.
In 2009, John married Abi Dollery, a press officer whose grandfather was a renowned cricketer and captain of the South African team. The couple welcomed a daughter and continue to reside in South Africa. John later authored an autobiography, where he candidly discussed his experiences with stress-related illness during his professional career.
As of recent estimates, John's income as a former cricketer is believed to exceed £700,000. While his exact net worth remains undisclosed, his successful career and enduring legacy in international cricket suggest considerable financial success.
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