Benny Howell
An English cricketer who carved out a long, adaptable career as a reliable all-rounder across county cricket and global T20 leagues.
Born 1988 (age 38)·English cricketer·Birthday: October 5·Millennials
Biography
Benny Howell's cricket journey is a story of persistence and tactical reinvention. Born in France to English parents, he entered the professional scene with Hampshire before finding a more permanent home at Gloucestershire. While not a flashy international star, Howell became a county stalwart, valued for his gritty middle-order batting and clever, deceptive medium-pace bowling. His true impact, however, resonated in the franchise circuit. He became a sought-after specialist in the fast-paced world of T20, playing in tournaments from the Caribbean Premier League to the Pakistan Super League, where his clever variations and economical spells made him a quiet asset. His career demonstrates that success isn't solely about raw pace or explosive hitting, but about consistent, intelligent utility.
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.
Benny was born in 1988, 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 Benny Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Benny's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
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
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
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
2009Turned 21
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
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played over 100 first-class matches, scoring more than 4,000 runs and taking over 150 wickets.
- Became a T20 globetrotter, featuring in major leagues including the Big Bash, CPL, and PSL.
- Recorded his maiden first-class century for Hampshire against Nottinghamshire in 2012.
- Took a career-best 6 for 40 with the ball for Gloucestershire against Glamorgan in 2016.
Did You Know?
He was born in Cugnaux, France.
He holds a UK passport but was not born in the United Kingdom.
He has played for the Montreal Tigers in the Global T20 Canada tournament.
“I study the game to find an edge, to make every ball count.”
