Jason Roy
A swashbuckling English opener who redefined power-hitting at the top of the order, becoming a cornerstone of the 2019 World Cup-winning team.
Born 1990 (age 36)·English cricketer·Birthday: July 21·Millennials
Biography
Jason Roy brought a box-office swagger to English cricket that fundamentally altered the team's white-ball identity. With a bat swing that seemed to start in the car park, the South African-born opener treated the powerplay overs as his personal demolition zone, scattering fielders and shredding bowling attacks with audacious strokeplay. His partnership with Jonny Bairstow at the top of the order became the most feared in the world, setting a blistering tempo that allowed England to play a brand of cricket that was both ruthless and thrilling. While his Test career flickered briefly, his legacy is cemented in the 50-over format, where his aggressive philosophy was instrumental in transforming England from also-rans into the champions who lifted the 2019 World Cup. His career, spanning Surrey and global T20 leagues, is a testament to the power of fearless intent.
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
- Was a key member of the England team that won the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
- Scored 180 runs, England's then-highest individual ODI score, against Australia in Melbourne in 2018.
- Holds the record for the highest score by an English batter in a T20 World Cup match (153 against Bangladesh in 2022).
Did You Know?
He was born in Durban, South Africa, and moved to England as a child.
He played junior football for Chelsea's academy before focusing on cricket.
He is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness in sport.
“I play the way I play, and that's not going to change.”
