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Cameron Bancroft (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth19 November 1992

Age28 Years (as of 2020)

BirthplaceAttadale, Western Australia, Australia

ProfessionCricketer (Right-handed batsman)

NationalityAustralian

FamilyParents: Frank and Linda Bancroft; Siblings: Hayden and Justin Bancroft

Cameron Bancroft (Cricketer) Biography

Australian right-handed batsman Cameron Timothy Bancroft rose through Western Australian cricket to represent his country in Tests and T20s. Known for his

Early life and background
Cameron Timothy Bancroft was born on 19 November 1992 in Attadale, Western Australia. Raised in a sporting family in the Perth suburb, he attended Aquinas College and began his competitive cricket pathway early, joining Willetton Cricket Club at the age of 14. He played age-group cricket for Australia, including a notable role in the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup where he finished as one of Australia’s leading run-scorers in the tournament.

Career
Bancroft is a right-handed top-order batsman who also serves as an occasional wicketkeeper. He progressed through Western Australia’s system and made his List A debut in 2011 for Western Australia against Tasmania at Perth. He was part of the Sheffield Shield setup in 2013–14 and went on to play domestic first-class and T20 cricket for teams including Western Australia, Perth Scorchers, Gloucestershire, and Somerset, as well as his original club Willetton.

He made his international T20 debut for Australia on 31 January 2016 against India in Sydney. Bancroft later earned a Test debut on 23 November 2017, facing England in Brisbane. Domestically he has worn squad numbers including 4 and 43.

In 2016 Bancroft spent time in England as an overseas signing for Somerset County Cricket Club, adding county experience to his resume.

Public profile
Physically, Bancroft is listed at about 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) and around 75 kg (165 lb), with blond hair and blue eyes. Nicknames recorded in public profiles include Bangers and Cam. His family includes parents Frank and Linda Bancroft and younger siblings Hayden, who plays golf, and Justin, who plays tennis.

Controversy
In March 2018 Bancroft was involved in an on-field incident during a Test between Australia and South Africa in which he admitted to attempting to alter the condition of the ball using a small yellow object. Following an investigation, Cricket Australia imposed bans: Bancroft received a nine-month suspension from international and domestic cricket, while team leaders received longer bans.

Personal life
Bancroft’s personal interests include golf and dogs. He follows a non-vegetarian diet and is identified as a practicing Christian in public profiles. Public listings describe him as Australian by nationality and give his hometown as Attadale, Western Australia.

Latest updates
As of the details contained in this profile, Bancroft’s international debut dates and the 2018 sanction are among the most recent milestones reported in his career. He has continued to play domestically and has experience in both Australian state cricket and English county cricket.

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Recent Work

Test debut vs England

Made Test debut on 23 November 2017 at Brisbane, Australia.

2017
T20 debut vs India

Made T20 international debut on 31 January 2016 at Sydney, Australia.

2016
Somerset County Cricket Club (overseas)

Signed as an overseas player for Somerset in 2016.

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Represented Australia at the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and was one of the team’s top run-scorers
  2. Made international T20 debut for Australia in January 2016
  3. Made Test debut for Australia in November 2017
  4. Played domestic cricket for Western Australia, Perth Scorchers, Gloucestershire and Somerset
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cameron Bancroft (Cricketer) born?

19 November 1992

What is Cameron Bancroft (Cricketer) known for?

Cricketer (Right-handed batsman)