Known for his orthodox off-spin and the sharp turn he generated with his wrist, Swann retired as England’s most successful off-spinner of the modern era. In Test cricket, he took 255 wickets, while in ODIs he claimed 104. Across 252 first-class matches, he accumulated an impressive 739 wickets. His ability to bowl effectively in both home and subcontinental conditions made him a world-class spinner during his playing years.
Swann is married to Sarah Swann, with whom he has two children. The family resides in Nottingham, having moved there from a more contemporary home. Recalling the move, he told The Times, “When my wife, Sarah, convinced me we should move... my heart sank because I wanted to stay... The second we moved in, however, I fell in love with it.”
A passionate supporter of Chelsea Football Club, Swann is often spotted at Stamford Bridge cheering for his team. He remains active on social media and engages with fans on platforms like Twitter and Instagram. His estimated net worth is approximately $11 million.
Swann retired in 2013 during England’s Ashes series loss in Australia. Since then, he has remained connected to cricket through commentary and punditry. Reflecting on life after retirement, he told ESPN, “Cricket will always play a part… but I hope it’s not the be-all and end-all. My two kids are much more important to me than bowling or whatever.”
In August 2018, it was announced that Swann would participate in BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, the UK version of Dancing with the Stars. Partnered with professional dancer Oti Mabuse, Swann embraced the challenge, acknowledging his wife’s amusement at seeing him on the dance floor. “She can’t picture me being a smooth dancer, but I promise to prove her wrong,” he quipped.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 24 Mar, 1979 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Northampton |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | English cricket player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 4 million |
