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Jason Roy (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

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

Quick Info

Date of birth21 July 1990

Age31 Years

BirthplaceDurban, South Africa

ProfessionEngland Cricketer (Batsman)

NationalityEnglish

Marital statusMarried

SpouseElle Moore (aka Elle Winter)

FamilyFather - Craig Roy; Sister - Kristan Roy

Jason Roy (Cricketer) Biography

Right-handed England opener Jason Roy built his reputation as an aggressive white-ball specialist after moving from South Africa to England as a child. A p

Early life and background
Jason Jonathan Roy was born on 21 July 1990 in Durban, South Africa. His family relocated to England when he was about ten years old and he grew up in Reigate, Surrey. Roy pursued cricket from a young age rather than taking up a university place in sports studies, and developed into a powerfully-built limited-overs batsman noted for an aggressive approach at the top of the order.

Career
Roy rose through the English domestic game representing Surrey and later featuring in franchise sides such as the Chittagong Kings and Sydney Thunder. He made his international T20 debut for England on 7 September 2014 against India in Birmingham, and his One Day International debut followed on 8 May 2015 versus Ireland in Dublin.

Across domestic T20 competition he produced eye-catching performances, including becoming the first Surrey batsman to score a Twenty20 century — an unbeaten 101 from 57 deliveries. His prolific 2014 NatWest T20 Blast campaign, where he amassed 677 runs at an average of 48.35 with five half-centuries, helped secure his early international call-up.

Roy wears the number 67 jersey for England and has used the same number in county and IPL appearances. On the field he is widely described as an aggressive player whose preferred scoring methods include the pull shot, and who particularly relishes playing against Australia.

Public profile
Roy is an English national who lists cricketing role models across eras, naming leading batsmen such as Brian Lara, Jacques Kallis, Ricky Ponting, Hashim Amla, Kevin Pietersen and Kumar Sangakkara, and admires fast bowler Dale Steyn. Off the pitch his hobbies include golf and surfing. Physically he is around 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) tall with brown hair and blonde eyes.

Personal life
Roy married Elle Moore (also known professionally as Elle Winter) on 7 October 2017. The couple have a daughter, Everly. His father is Craig Roy; he has a younger sister named Kristan Roy. Raised in a Christian household, Roy moved from South Africa in childhood and later elected to focus on cricket rather than university studies after completing A-levels in sports science and business.

Incidents and character
Roy has been involved in heated moments on the field; during a do-or-die World T20 match in Delhi in 2016 he was fined after reacting angrily to an lbw decision by swearing and throwing his bat and helmet. He has also given back to causes connected to cricket, for example donating his debut England T20 shirt to a stem cell foundation.

Latest updates
Roy continues to feature centrally in England’s white-ball plans and remains an active presence in domestic and franchise T20 competitions. His aggressive style and history of big scores in the shortest formats keep him in the conversation for limited-overs selection and franchise opportunities.

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Notable domestic and franchise performances

Century for Surrey in T20 (101 off 57) and 677 runs in 2014 NatWest T20 Blast with five half-centuries.

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Career Highlights

  1. First Surrey batsman to score a Twenty20 century (101 off 57 balls)
  2. Scored 677 runs in the 2014 NatWest T20 Blast with an average of 48.35 and five half-centuries
  3. T20I debut for England on 7 September 2014 vs India
  4. ODI debut for England on 8 May 2015 vs Ireland
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jason Roy (Cricketer) born?

21 July 1990

What is Jason Roy (Cricketer) known for?

England Cricketer (Batsman)

What is Jason Roy (Cricketer)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Jason Roy (Cricketer) married to?

Elle Moore (aka Elle Winter)