Jonny Bairstow was born on 26 September 1989 in Yorkshire, England. Introduced to cricket at the age of seven by his father, David Bairstow—a former professional cricketer and England wicketkeeper—Jonny quickly demonstrated a natural talent for the sport. He comes from an English background and has two siblings, one brother and one sister. His early potential in cricket was recognized in 2007 when he was named the Young Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year. He represented his school’s cricket team and earned a scholarship for his outstanding performances.
Bairstow’s 2008 season was a breakthrough year. He scored over 300 runs at an average of over 60, the highest among his peers. His consistent performances earned him a spot on the England Under-19 team. Continuing to impress in domestic cricket, Bairstow accumulated more than 900 runs in just 16 matches for Yorkshire—a noteworthy achievement in First-class cricket. In addition to his batting prowess, he showcased excellent wicketkeeping skills, eventually taking on the role of primary wicketkeeper for his county side.
Jonny Bairstow made his debut for the England senior team in a One Day International (ODI) against India in 2011. Batting with confidence, he scored an explosive 41 runs off just 21 balls, contributing significantly to England’s victory. Since then, Bairstow has become a regular fixture in England’s cricket setup, playing in all three formats of the game.
He scored his first Test century in January 2016 against South Africa, recording 150 not out—a milestone performance. Later that year, he struck another century (140 runs) against Sri Lanka, playing a vital role in England’s win. Bairstow added a third Test century in 2016 as well, scoring 167 runs at Lord’s to help England draw the match.
| Birth Date: | 26 Sep, 1989 |
| Age: | 30 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Bradford |
| Education: | St Peter's School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | English cricketer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
