Chris Jordan Biography

Chris Jordan real name Christopher James Jordan, known by his nickname CJ or Katie Price, is an English cricketer renowned for his prowess as a fast bowler.

Chris Jordan (Cricketer) Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Affairs & More

Born on October 4, 1988, he made his international debut in cricket across formats, starting with ODIs on September 16, 2013, against Australia in Southampton, followed by Tests on June 12, 2014, against Sri Lanka in London, and T20s on February 2, 2014, against Australia in Sydney. Chris Jordan’s dynamic skills have made him a valuable asset to the England cricket team.

Early Life

Chris Jordan, born in Barbados, migrated to England where his father, Robert, guided him into cricket. He excelled as a handy batsman, scoring 208 for Combermere School in Barbados. Despite former West Indian cricketer Clive Lloyd’s interest, Jordan committed to playing for England, later gaining recognition in IPL and maintaining a passion for Manchester United football club.

Education

Christopher James Jordan holds dual nationality, being Barbadian and English, with his hometown in Bridgetown, Barbados. He attended Charles F. Broome Memorial School and Combermere School in Bridgetown before pursuing his education at Dulwich College in London, although his specific educational qualifications are not disclosed.

Age

Chris Jordan was born on October 4, 1988, in Bridgetown, Barbados, Christopher James Jordan, hailing from a Libra zodiac sign, turned 36 years old.

Physical Stats

Christopher James Jordan, also known as CJ or Katie Price, is a prominent English cricketer, standing at 178 cm (5’ 10”) tall and weighing 80 kg (176 lbs). He debuted internationally in cricket across formats, showcasing his fast bowling skills since 2013, with distinct brown eyes and black hair.

Wife

Christopher James Jordan’s marital status is unmarried, and details about his affairs or girlfriends are not disclosed. He is not married and does not have a wife.

Family

Christopher James Jordan’s family includes his father, Robert Jordan, and his mother, Rosita Jordan, who works as a secretary at a Bajan bank. He has a sister named Keisha Boyce. Chris Jordan follows the Christian faith and enjoys hobbies such as listening to music and going on wild safaris.

Chris Jordan with his Mother and Sister Keisha Boyce

2015 World Cup

Initially overlooked at the beginning of the World Cup, Jordan finally got his chance when England faced Bangladesh in a crucial match. Despite his figures of 2–59 as Bangladesh set a target of 275, England fell short in the chase, and Jordan was run out without scoring. However, in the final game against Afghanistan, Jordan redeemed himself, earning the man of the match award with figures of 2–13, contributing significantly to England’s nine-wicket victory.

2017 India

Selected for the 2016–17 India tour, Jordan initially served as a substitute fielder before his T20 debut, where he took 1–27, aiding England’s victory. In the second T20, he impressed with 3–22, though England lost by five runs. Despite being costly in the final match with figures of 1–56, Jordan emerged as England’s leading wicket-taker in the series, which they lost 2–1.

2015 New Zealand and Pakistan

Jordan missed the Test series but joined the ODI series, starting with figures of 1–33 in a victorious match. However, he struggled in the next game, conceding 1–97 as New Zealand won. Sidelined by injury thereafter, he missed the remainder of the series, which England won 3–2. Restored for the T20 series against Pakistan, Jordan had a tough start with 0–37 but bounced back in the third game with 3–23, including the Super Over, securing England’s win.

Career

Chris Jordan’s cricket career saw him debut internationally for England in 2013. He showcased his skills as a fast bowler, later gaining prominence in the IPL, notably replacing Mitchell Starc for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Jordan’s versatility extended to handy batting performances, evident from his notable score of 208 for Combermere School in Barbados. Despite initial interest from West Indies, he remained committed to representing England, marking a successful journey in professional cricket.

Net Worth

Chris Jordan’s net worth stands at $5 million, equivalent to approximately 48 crore Indian Rupees.

Some lesser known facts about Chris Jordan

• Singer Rihanna was his classmate in Barbados.
• His father, Robert, was the one who guided him to play cricket.
• Jordan is a Barbadian by origin but later migrated to England.
• Does Chris Jordan smoke?: No
• Though no one bought him in IPL 9 auction, during the tournament he replaced Mitchell Starc for Royal Challengers Bangalore after Starc’s unavailability from the tournament due to recovery from an injury.
• He is a huge fan of Manchester United football club.
• Former West Indian cricketer Clive Lloyd wanted him to play for West Indies, but at that time he was already committed to play for England.
• Does Chris Jordan drink alcohol?: Yes
• He is a handy batsman and even scored 208 for Combermere School when he was in Barbados. Chris Jordan double hundred

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