Allan Robert Border

Cricketer

Birthday July 27, 1955

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Australia

Age 69 years old

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About

Left handed batsman and commentator for the Australian national team. He won the Cricket World Cup in 1987 as the captain. His bowling style is slow left-arm orthodox. He was named an Australia Post Legend of Cricket in 2021. 

Before Fame

He started his professional career in 1976 with domestic team New South Wales. 

Trivia

He worked as commentator for Fox Sports Australia once retired. He was inducted into the Queensland Sport Hall of Fame in 2009 and the  Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1990. 

Family Life

His parents are John and Sheila Border. He married Jane Hiscox. His son is Dene Border.

Associated With

His record of consecutive matches was surpassed by Alastair Cook