Clive Rose (cricketer)
An Australian left-arm spinner who carved out a dependable domestic career, known for his control and representing Tasmania with distinction.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Australian cricketer·Birthday: October 13·Millennials
Biography
Clive Rose delivered 10,000 first-class deliveries for Tasmania across a decade of Sheffield Shield cricket. The left-arm orthodox spinner built his game on nagging accuracy rather than dramatic turn, suffocating batsmen through pressure rather than flight. He developed his craft in Victoria before relocating to Tasmania, where he became a reliable contributor to both Shield and One-Day Cup campaigns. Rose operated on unresponsive Australian pitches that demanded patience from spinners, limiting scoring rates and creating opportunities through persistence. His career coincided with a strong period for Tasmanian cricket, and he helped teams that consistently challenged for silverware. An international call-up never arrived. Instead, Rose earned the respect of teammates and opponents through unwavering professionalism and durability at the first-class level, finishing with over 200 wickets and a reputation for reliability.
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.
Clive was born in 1989, 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 Clive Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Clive's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played 45 first-class matches for Tasmania, taking 116 wickets with his left-arm orthodox spin.
- Represented Tasmania in domestic limited-overs competitions for over a decade.
- Was part of the Tasmanian squad that regularly competed in Sheffield Shield finals during the 2010s.
- Maintained a first-class bowling economy rate of under 3 runs per over, highlighting his control.
Did You Know?
He is of Pakistani heritage through his father.
He made his first-class debut for Victoria in 2010 before moving to Tasmania.
His best first-class bowling figures are 6 for 56, achieved against South Australia in 2016.
He also played club cricket in England for Henley in the Home Counties Premier League.
“My role is to build pressure, bowl tight, and wait for the mistake.”
