Ashton Agar

Cricketer

Australian Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth14/10/1993
Age32 years
BirthplaceMelbourne, Victoria, Australia

Latest News about Ashton Agar

03/01/2026

Ashton Agar is set to play his 100th Big Bash League (BBL) game for the Perth Scorchers against the Adelaide Strikers. He reflected on his 13 seasons with the club, stating he 'would not change a thing' about his journey, which includes both highs and lows.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameAshton Charles Agar
NicknameAsh, The King, Scotty
RoleAll-rounder

Physical Stats & More

Height188 cm
Weight81 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBrown

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signLibra
HometownVictoria, Australia
SchoolNot Known
CollegeDe La Salle College, Melbourne
ReligionChristianity
HobbiesFishing, listening to music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsMadeleine Alice
WifeN/A
Children
SonN/A
DaughterN/A

Family

FatherJohn Agar (former Cricketer)
MotherSonia Hewawissa
Siblings
BrotherWilliam Agar, Wesley Agar (Cricketer)
SisterN/A

Career

International Debut
Test10 July 2013 vs England in Nottingham
ODI8 September 2015 vs England in Manchester
T206 March 2016 vs South Africa in Johannesburg
Coach/MentorJohn Davison
Jersey Number#46 (Australia)
Domestic/State TeamWestern Australia, Perth Scorchers
Batting StyleLeft Handed Bat
Bowling StyleSlow left-arm orthodox
Nature on fieldCalm
Records/Achievements
  • Agar in his debut match in Ashes 2013 played an astonishing innings of 98 off just 101 while batting at number 11.
  • In Sheffield Shield season 2013, Agar took 19 wickets comprising a 5-wicket haul and yet another huge partnership with Michael Hogan.
  • Member of the Australian team that won the 2021 Men's T20 World Cup.
Career Turning PointIn the 2014-15 Sheffield Shield season, Agar took an inaugural 10-wicket haul against South Australia and scored a solid 64 run knock to be the Man of the Match.

Favourites

Favourite Cricketers
  • Shane Warne
  • Sachin Tendulkar
Favourite FoodPizza

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ashton Agar's smoking habit is not known.
2. Ashton Agar does drink alcohol.
3. He has a diverse heritage, with a Sri Lankan mother and an Australian father.
4. If not a cricketer, he would have pursued a career in law.
5. His younger brothers are also involved in cricket and aspire to succeed in the Cricket Victoria elite Junior system.
6. Known as "Scotty" by his Henley teammates due to his resemblance to golfer Adam Scott.
7. Agar achieved a high score of 90.55 in the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2011, placing him in the top 5%.
8. His career took off when Michael Clarke included him in the Australian squad for the 2013 Ashes series, despite being relatively unknown.
9. He made his Test debut at 19 years old.
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