Geraint Jones
- January 8, 2024
- Cricketer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Geraint Jones |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 14, 1976(1976-07-14) |
| Age | 48 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Geraint Jones Biography
| Name | Geraint Jones |
| Birthday | Jul 14 |
| Birth Year | 1976 |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Spouse | Jen Jones |
Geraint Jones is one of the most popular and richest Cricketer who was born on July 14, 1976 in United Kingdom.
Jones was born in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, and moved to Australia with his parents, who were originally from Wales, soon after he was born. He grew up in Toowoomba and Brisbane, Queensland, played for the Queensland Colts (Under-21) team, and was awarded the wicketkeeper’s trophy for most dismissals in the Brisbane Grade Cricket competition in 1995/96 when he was 19/20. His first club in England was Lydney CC in the Forest of Dean but he returned to live in Australia until he was 22. Upon his return to Britain he played for Clevedon CC where he met Jen, then a student at Aberystwyth University. The following season he joined Abergavenny CC, Wales and was later appointed captain. Whilst at Abergavenny he trained as a pharmacist. Geraint and Jen have two sons, Rhys and Thomas.
He replaced Chris Read as England wicketkeeper during the 2004 tour of the West Indies. Later that year, he hit a Test match century against New Zealand, including fifteen fours and one six. In the 2004/5 Winter tour of South Africa he took part in all of England’s Test and One-day matches. Notably, he scored a quick 73 in the drawn Test match at Durban and stumped Andrew Hall from the last delivery of the tied One-day match in Bloemfontein. In 2005 he made five catches and scored 71 in a defiant partnership with Paul Collingwood to conjure a tie from the depths of 33/5 in the final of the NatWest Series against Australia at Lord’s.
Geraint Jones Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Cricketer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Geraint Jones is one of the richest Cricketer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Geraint Jones 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Geraint Owen Jones MBE (born 14 July 1976) is a former cricketer who played for both England and Papua New Guinea. Born to Welsh parents in Papua New Guinea. From 2004 until 2006 he was the first-choice wicketkeeper for England in both Test and One-day cricket. He later played international cricket for Papua New Guinea from 2012 to 2014. He announced his retirement from first- class cricket on 8 July 2015 following his resignation as the first-class cricket captain of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. Brentwood School, Essex announced on 4 September 2015 that he had joined their staff to replace the recently retired Brian Hardie as cricket coach.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Geraint Jones height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Adam weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Geraint Jones Dating?
According to our records, Geraint Jones married to Jen Jones. As of December 1, 2023, Geraint Jones’s is not dating anyone.
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Jones was not awarded a 12-month central contract for 2007, although neither was his rival for the England wicket keeper place, Chris Read. Both Jones and Read were selected for the 2006-07 Ashes series, and Read was dropped before the first Test in favour of Jones, as Jones was perceived as the stronger batsman.
Facts & Trivia
Adam Ranked on the list of most popular Cricketer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Geraint Jones celebrates birthday on July 14 of every year.
He would again represent PNG in the 2013 ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier, where he was a standout in the middle order for the side and provided much needed stability to the lineup. Scoring 216 runs, with an average of 27 and a high score of 55. In early January 2014 he again represented PNG this time in the 2014 WCQ held in NZ. He didn’t fare as well this time with a saving grace innings coming against Hong Kong, top scoring with 88. His highest score for PNG. PNG finished 4th in the tournament thus claiming ODI and T20I status.
What is geraint Jones doing now?
As first-choice wicketkeeper for England, Geraint Jones was a member of the side which won the Ashes in 2005. Since retiring in Kent, the county he represented for most of his professional career, he’s become a teacher.
Where does Geraint Jones live?
Jones was born in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, and moved to Australia with his parents, who were originally from Wales, soon after he was born.
Where was Geraint Jones born?
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
Who is the wicket keeper of England?
Ollie Pope has been drafted in as wicketkeeper for England after finger injuries to Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow meant both were unable to field on Day 4 of the 4th Test.
Can Gethin Jones speak Welsh?
An accomplished pianist and violinist, Welsh speaking , Gethin Jones is a multi-talented TV presenter with a background in economics, music and sport. He is best known for his time on Blue Peter, and as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.