Chris Jordan

National Team: England cricket team ( TEST ODI T20I )

Domestic Team: Chennai Super Kings ( T20 )

Domestic Team: Sydney Sixers ( T20 )

Domestic Team: Karachi Kings ( T20 )

Date of Birth: 04.10.1988

Batting Style: Right Hand

Role: Bowler

Bowling Style: Right-arm Fast Seam

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Test Rankings

108 159

48 299

51 47

ODI Rankings

342 130

134 283

189 36

T20I Rankings

257 171

35 544

34 93

Chris Jordan: A Brief Biography Of An England Cricketer

Chris Jordan is a professional Barbadian cricketer who represents England in white-ball formats. As a right-arm fast-medium bowler, he has consistently held a place in the ICC top 50 rankings. In world cricket, Jordan has earned a reputation as one of the finest fielders around, with his work in the field widely seen as some of the most eye-catching and effective in the T20 format.

Chris Jordan: Biography and Sporting Career

Chris Jordan (full name: Christopher James Jordan) was born on October 4, 1988, in Christ Church, Barbados, to Robert and Rosita Jordan. The Jordan family tree had one key detail that would shape his future in a major way: Chris’s maternal grandmother held British citizenship. That small biographical detail ended up being decisive in the fate of the future athlete.

Jordan’s development as a cricketer is inseparable from the Caribbean fast-bowling tradition. Raised on the triumphs of Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh, he came through the strong cricket system at Combermere School. In those years, the school brought together a whole crop of future stars under one roof, from Chris Jordan himself to Craig and Carlos Brathwaite, creating a unique environment for talent to grow and thrive.

At 17 years old, a scholarship to the prestigious Dulwich College became Chris’s ticket into top-level sport. After moving to London in 2006, he balanced his studies with intense training under Bill Athey, a former England international. In an interview with the ECB press service, the player himself had this to say about the school and the beginning of his professional path:

“It’s a lovely school and the facilities are second-to-none – I think England have used them for practice in the past, which is a testament to how good they are. I did A-S levels and after that decided to go and play cricket full-time.”

After making his debut for Surrey in August 2007, Chris became one of the biggest breakthroughs of the season and, at the end of the year, received the prestigious NBC Denis Compton Award as Surrey’s most promising young player. After that bright start, however, he ran into serious health problems due to a severe back injury that nearly brought his career to a halt. In the end, Surrey made the difficult decision to release him at the close of 2012.

Left without a club, Jordan moved to Hove and signed for Sussex. After joining Sussex, he began to kick on rapidly: a string of impressive performances put him back on the selectors’ radar and led to a call-up to the national side. In less than a year, Chris made his debut in all the key formats: ODI (16.09.2013), T20I (02.02.2014) and Test cricket (12.06.2014).

Right from his first games for England, commentators and fans noticed not only his highly effective bowling, but also the thing that would later turn Jordan into a genuine star – phenomenal fielding: outrageous saves and direct hits. We will not go through Chris Jordan’s entire sporting career in detail, but instead focus on the most significant highlights of his journey:

• T20 World Cup silver medalist (2016): Jordan was a key player for England, featuring in every match on the way to the final;
• The Hundred champion (2021): Chris Jordan played one of the leading roles for Southern Brave, helping the team lift the trophy in the historic inaugural edition of the tournament;
• T20 World Champion (2022): As part of the England squad, he won the Twenty20 world title, serving as an important link in the team’s bowling attack;
• Historic hat-trick (2024): At the 2024 T20 World Cup, he completed a hat-trick, becoming the first Englishman ever to achieve that feat at a world tournament in this format;
• Wicket-taking record holder: For a long period, Chris held the record as England’s leading wicket-taker in T20I cricket, having gone past Stuart Broad’s tally;
• All-round elite fielder: Jordan is recognized as one of the best fielders in the world. His phenomenal reactions have helped him pull off nearly 50 catches in T20I matches;
• Franchise star: He has become one of the most in-demand overseas players, performing successfully in the biggest leagues on the planet: the Indian Premier League, Australia’s Big Bash League and Pakistan’s PSL.

After winning the 2022 World Cup and taking part in the 2024 World Cup, where he claimed a hat-trick against the USA, Chris gradually stepped away from international cricket. As of early March 2026, Jordan remains on Surrey’s books and, according to the club calendar, is preparing for the start of the English season in April. The player is also under contract with the Hobart Hurricanes in Australia’s Big Bash League.

Chris Jordan: Personal Life and Interesting Facts

At the moment, Chris is officially unmarried. He does not put his romantic relationships on display, so there is no confirmed information about a life partner. In interviews, he generally prefers to speak about physical fitness, game tactics and England’s performances.

To round out the picture of the athlete, take a look at a series of vivid facts about him, along with the dry but impressive numbers of his playing statistics:

• Chris Jordan and singer Rihanna attended the same school in Barbados – Combermere High School. In the media, Jordan has referred to her as a “school friend” and confirmed that they cross paths whenever he visits his home island;
• Chris played a decisive role in Jofra Archer’s career, helping pave the way for his move to England and his professional development there. The two players remain friends to this day;
• When he is not training, Chris Jordan often spends his free time watching football, as he has long been a loyal and committed Manchester United fan.

Chris Jordan keeps a fairly moderate presence on social media. The content on his pages (Instagram – @cjrjordan, Facebook – @ChrisJordanOfficial, X – @CJordan) is mainly focused on cricket, training sessions, matches, and the occasional personal moment such as yoga, his dog Griff, and nature.