Ashton Agar
He announced himself to the cricketing world with a record-shattering 98 from number eleven in a thrilling Ashes debut.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Australian cricketer·Birthday: October 14·Millennials
Biography
Ashton Agar, a left-arm spinner with a deceptive flight and a handy bat, carved his name into Ashes folklore before his 20th birthday. Stepping in for the 2013 series in England, the then-teenager, playing just his tenth first-class match, produced an innings of audacious brilliance. Coming in at number eleven, he smashed 98, the highest score by a Test debutant batting last, and nearly stole an improbable victory at Trent Bridge. While his Test career has been intermittent, marked by injuries and the fierce competition for spin spots in Australia, Agar evolved into a white-ball specialist. His economical bowling and calm temperament under pressure made him a crucial component of Australia's middle overs in limited-overs cricket, culminating in his contribution to the team's triumphant 2021 T20 World Cup campaign in the UAE. Based in Western Australia, he remains a linchpin for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League, respected for his control and big-match nerve.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Ashton was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ashton Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Ashton's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored 98 on his Test debut in the 2013 Ashes, the highest score by a number eleven batsman in Test history.
- Was a member of the Australian squad that won the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
- Has been a key player for the Perth Scorchers, helping them win multiple Big Bash League titles.
Did You Know?
He was only 19 years and 304 days old when he made his dramatic Test debut at Trent Bridge.
His older brother, Wes Agar, is also a professional cricketer who has played for Australia in white-ball cricket.
He holds the record for the most expensive spell by an Australian bowler in T20 Internationals, conceding 56 runs against New Zealand in 2018.
“You just watch the ball and play the situation, no matter what the scoreboard says.”
