Max Waller
A dynamic English leg-spinner and lower-order hitter who brought infectious energy to Somerset's T20 campaigns for over a decade.
Born 1988 (age 38)·English cricketer·Birthday: March 3·Millennials
Biography
Max Waller carved out a distinctive niche in English cricket as a specialist in the shortest format. For Somerset, he was the go-to leg-spinner in the T20 Blast, a bowler unafraid to toss the ball up and challenge batsmen with flight and turn. While his first-class appearances were limited, his value in white-ball cricket was immense; he could change a game with a wicket-taking delivery or a quick-fire cameo with the bat. His celebratory enthusiasm made him a popular figure at Taunton. Waller's career represents the modern cricket specialist—a player who mastered a specific, high-impact role and thrived under the lights in front of packed crowds, becoming a reliable fixture in Somerset's quest for T20 glory.
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.
Max 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 Max Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Max'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
- Became Somerset's all-time leading wicket-taker in the T20 Blast, with over 100 wickets in the competition.
- Played a key role in Somerset's run to the 2010 Twenty20 Cup final, taking crucial wickets throughout the tournament.
- Scored a rapid half-century from just 24 balls in a County Championship match, demonstrating his batting capability.
- Represented England at the Under-19 level, including in the 2006 Under-19 World Cup.
Did You Know?
He is a qualified pilot and has a keen interest in aviation.
Waller attended Millfield School, a well-known institution for developing sporting talent.
He once took a hat-trick for Somerset in a T20 match against Gloucestershire in 2017.
“In T20, you have to be brave enough to toss it up and risk the six.”
