Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 11/12/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Sydney, New South Wales |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Jackson Munro Bird |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 193 cm |
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| Weight | 87 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life
| Hometown | New South Wales, Australia |
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| School | Not Known |
| College | Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview, Saint Pius X College |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Playing Golf, listening to music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife | N/A |
Family
| Mother | Jenny Miles Bird |
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| Siblings | Ian Bird (Photographer) |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||||
| Jersey Number | Not Known | ||||||
| Domestic/State Team | Hampshire, Melbourne Stars, Tasmania, Sydney Sixers, New South Wales Blues | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||
| Nature on field | Calm | ||||||
| Records/Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | Bird had over 100 wickets to his name in his first 20 first-class matches which convinced the Australian selectors to let him represent at the International level. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jackson Bird's smoking habits are unknown. | |
| 2. He does consume alcohol. | |
| 3. His 62-wicket performance in 10 matches is considered one of the best in Sheffield Shield history. | |
| 4. Playing for Tasmania in 2012, he achieved a hat-trick against Western Australia and took 11 wickets for 95 runs. | |
| 5. In January 2017, Bird fielded as a substitute and matched Younis Khan's record by taking four catches in a Test Match. | |
| 6. Although not known for speed, Bird can effectively swing the ball in either direction. |