John Childs
- January 6, 2024
- Cricketer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | John Childs |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 15, 1951(1951-08-15) |
| Age | 73 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | Lipson |
| Horoscope | Leo |
John Childs Biography
| Name | John Childs |
| Birthday | Aug 15 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Home Town | Lipson |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
John Childs is one of the most popular and richest Cricketer who was born on August 15, 1951 in Lipson, United Kingdom. John Henry Childs (born 15 August 1951 located in Lipson, Plymouth, Devon) is an former English cricketer , who appeared the two tests in the national team of England from 1988. At 36 years and 320 days, Childs became the oldest player since Dick Howorth in 1947 to make his England debut. He was a left-arm spin bowler and played in his home cricket with Gloucestershire as well as Essex.
The year was 1992. Childs who was now 40 years old, was picked for the England team for the match in Headingley against Pakistan but was unable to be included in the final team for the Test match.
Childs was England’s longest debutant for forty-one decades when he got chosen to play his countrymen from the West Indies at Old Trafford in 1988. He scored one wicket for 91 runs, removing Carl Hooper lbw and scored two runs without losing in either match, as England lost to an innings loss. He also played a second Test in the series on The Oval, taking the wickets of Malcolm Marshall and Gordon Greenidge and remaining unbeaten and not scoring both times in the match, which England lost to the West Indies won by 8 wickets. He was chosen to tour India in the winter following. However, the tour was cancelled due to political reasons.
John Childs Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Cricketer |
| House | Living in own house. |
John Childs is one of the richest Cricketer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Childs 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Childs started his professional career in cricket with Gloucestershire and stayed there for 10 seasons. He was let go at the closing of the 1984 season and then was signed as a player by Essex for the next season. The cricket writer, Colin Bateman, noted, “A change of county at the age of 33 proved an inspired move for John Childs. Coaching at Essex, particularly from Fred Titmus, extended his run-up and brought success”.
He was awarded the title of Wisden player of the year 1987. He been instrumental in guiding Essex to win the County Championship.
John Childs took partial retirement in September 2016.
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John Ranked on the list of most popular Cricketer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. John Childs celebrates birthday on August 15 of every year.