Jason Behrendorff
A left-arm fast bowler whose precision and swing, honed through injury comebacks, made him a potent white-ball weapon for Australia.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Australian cricketer·Birthday: April 20·Millennials
Biography
Jason Behrendorff's cricket story is defined by a specific, devastating skill: the ability to swing the new ball at pace from a left-handed angle. Hailing from Western Australia, his trajectory seemed destined for the top until stress fractures in his back required a radical spinal surgery and years of meticulous rehabilitation. His return was a testament to sheer will, and he carved a niche as a specialist in the shortened formats. Behrendorff's moment on the world stage came in 2019 when he dismantled India's top order with a spell of 4-1-1-1 in a T20 international. While his international appearances were often sporadic, his value in domestic T20 leagues, particularly the Big Bash League, remained immense, where his economical powerplay overs were gold dust for every franchise he represented.
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.
Jason was born in 1990, 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 Jason Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jason's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
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
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
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
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Took a hat-trick for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League during the 2017-18 season.
- Was the joint-leading wicket-taker for Australia in the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE.
- Made his ODI debut for Australia against India in January 2019, taking the wicket of Virat Kohli.
- Won multiple Big Bash League championships with the Perth Scorchers.
Did You Know?
He worked as a plumber while playing grade cricket early in his career.
He is an ambassador for the charity Soldier On, which supports veterans and their families.
His nickname among teammates is 'Dorff'.
He bowled the first-ever ball in The Hundred competition in England, playing for the Birmingham Phoenix.
“I just try to swing the ball and hit the top of off stump.”
