James Faulkner
Australian cricketer and ODI World Cup winner
Born
April 29th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Born in 1990, played for the Australian national cricket team as an all-rounder. Made significant contributions in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 formats. Achieved notable success in the 2015 Cricket World Cup, where Australia won the tournament. Represented teams like Tasmania and the Melbourne Renegades in domestic competitions. Recognized for his bowling skills and ability to perform under pressure, particularly in crucial match situations.
Winning the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup
Scoring a century against India in 2013
Taking 7 wickets against England in 2013
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