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.
| Birth Date: | 22 Apr, 1981 |
| Age: | 39 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Cape Town |
| Education: | Rondebosch Boys' High School Stellenbosch University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | English cricket player |
