Born on 14 March 1991, James is a right-handed all-rounder for England, known for his abilities as a middle-order batsman and medium-pace bowler. Alongside his cricketing career, James has also shown a passion for football, having spent three years in the Reading Academy.
James was born in Cuckfield, West Sussex, under the zodiac sign Pisces. He attended Warminster School, where he began developing his athletic pursuits. To further hone his cricketing abilities, James joined Hampshire’s Cricket Academy, marking the beginning of his journey into professional cricket. During his school years, he was also an accomplished footballer, representing both Reading Academy and Trowbridge Town.
While James keeps much of his personal life private, it is known that he played alongside Michael Carberry during his time at Hampshire. His focus on both cricket and football during his youth exemplifies his versatile sporting background.
A graduate of Hampshire’s Cricket Academy, James developed his cricketing skills alongside fellow players Benny Howell, Chris Morgan, Hamza Riazuddin, and Tom Parson. He made his County Championship debut for Hampshire in 2009 against Nottinghamshire. His performances earned early praise, with some comparisons to former England captain Michael Vaughan. Notably, James scored his first first-class century against Yorkshire, affirming his potential as a dependable middle-order batsman.
James made his One Day International (ODI) debut for England in May 2015 against Ireland. He was later part of the squad for the five-match ODI series against Sri Lanka that same year. During this series, James played in three matches and scored a total of 105 runs, including a vital half-century (51 runs) in the final ODI, which helped England post a total of 324 and secure a win by 122 runs. He often filled in as a replacement for injured opener Alex Hales during this period.
James entered the T20 international scene in November 2015 against Pakistan. In the three-match series, he contributed significantly with scores of 41, 38, and 46, helping England secure a 3-0 series victory. His consistent performance earned him the Man of the Series accolade. He also featured in the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup, making a single appearance against Afghanistan, where he scored 22 runs after replacing an injured Alex Hales.
| Birth Date: | 14 Mar, 1991 |
| Age: | 29 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer Association football player |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Cuckfield |
| Education: | Warminster School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | English cricketer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1.4 billion |
