James Peter Faulkner was born on April 29, 1990, in Launceston, Tasmania. His family had a strong sporting background—his father, Peter Faulkner, was a former cricketer who played first-class cricket for Tasmania. James also has a brother, Jimmy Faulkner, though there are no verified reports confirming his involvement in professional T20 cricket. James attended primary school locally, but little is publicly known about his early education or childhood. He left formal education as a teenager to focus on his cricketing career.
James Faulkner is known as a versatile all-rounder, delivering with the left-arm medium pace and batting right-handed. He began his professional cricketing career in 2007 and quickly progressed through the domestic ranks. In the 2007–08 season, he secured a state contract with Tasmania and earned selection for the Australia Under-19 team in 2008.
He captained the Tasmania Under-17s in 2012 and made notable strides in domestic competitions. During the Sheffield Shield season, he scored his maiden first-class century for Tasmania against New South Wales, marking a significant milestone in his domestic career.
Faulkner started his Indian Premier League (IPL) career with Pune Warriors India in 2011. In 2012, he played three matches for Kings XI Punjab. His breakthrough in the IPL came in 2013 when he joined the Rajasthan Royals. Known for his adaptable bowling and clutch performances, he became a valuable asset for the team in high-pressure situations.
| Birth Date: | 29 Apr, 1990 |
| Age: | 30 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer |
| Citizenship: | Australia |
| Birth Place: | Launceston |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Australian cricketer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 5 million |
