Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/09/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Sheldon Jackson
11/02/2025
Sheldon Jackson retired from first-class cricket after Saurashtra lost their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal to Gujarat in Rajkot. He ended his career with an average above 45 and more than 7,000 first-class runs, having played for Saurashtra since his debut in December 2011.
03/01/2025
Saurashtra wicketkeeper-batter Sheldon Jackson announced his retirement from white-ball cricket, including List A and T20 formats, at the age of 38. He stated that the decision was meant to open opportunities for young players, and he continued to play red-ball cricket for Saurashtra.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sheldon Philip Jackson |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Hobbies | Swimming |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Varada (m.2016-present) |
| Marriage Date | 27/12/2016 |
Family
| Father | Late Philip Jackson |
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| Mother | Sedrene Jackson |
Career
| Coach/Mentor | Not Known |
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| Jersey Number | Not Known |
| Domestic/State Team | Kolkata Knight Riders, Saurashtra, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Puducherry |
| Nature on field | Aggressive |
| Favourite Shot | Pull shot |
| Records | Over 6,900 first-class runs with 21 centuries; 2,792 List A runs; 1,812 T20 runs |
| Career Turning Point | His performance in the 2012-13 Ranji Trophy season. |
| Retirement | Retired from white-ball cricket in January 2025; retired from first-class cricket in February 2025 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sheldon Jackson's smoking habit: Not Known. | |
| 2. Sheldon Jackson's alcohol consumption: Not Known. | |
| 3. He faced a tough childhood after losing his father at 11. | |
| 4. Sheldon Jackson's first-class debut was for Saurashtra against Railways in December 2011 in Delhi. | |
| 5. At 4, he was adopted by his uncle Lester Bell due to financial challenges and relocated to Mumbai at 12. | |
| 6. Sheldon Jackson's initial IPL team was Royal Challengers Bangalore, without getting a chance to bat. | |
| 7. He tied the knot with his childhood friend, Varada. | |
| 8. Sheldon Jackson is fond of dogs and owns a pet dog named 'Casper,' whose name is tattooed on his bicep. | |
| 9. His initial IPL team was Royal Challengers Bangalore, without getting a chance to bat. | |
| 10. He was a two-time Ranji Trophy winner with Saurashtra and helped the team win the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2022 with an unbeaten 133 in the final. |
