Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 21/04/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Ross Adair
09/01/2026
Ross Adair was named back in Paul Stirling's Ireland squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup after recovering from injury. The selection came as the team prepared for its first men's T20 World Cup campaign in India and Sri Lanka, with Jordan Neill left out.
10/11/2025
Adair was ruled out of Ireland's three-match T20I series in Bangladesh after a bone stress injury in his knee was found during a precautionary scan. Jordan Neill replaced him in the squad, and Adair was given time to recover at home ahead of the T20 World Cup.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | George Ross Adair |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sullivan Upper School, Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland |
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| College/University | Ulster University Jordanstown Campus, Newtownabbey, United Kingdom |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Family
| Father | Ricky Adair |
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| Mother | Joanne Adair |
| Siblings | Mark Adair (Professional cricketer) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ross began his cricket journey at the age of 11, inspired by the thrilling 2005 Ashes series. | |
| 2. As a child, he played as an opening bowler but later transitioned to focus on batting. | |
| 3. He started his rugby career at Sullivan Upper School in 2011 before progressing to professional play in the 2014-15 season with Ulster. | |
| 4. After a hip injury and insufficient insurance, he had to take a loan to cover surgery costs. | |
| 5. Once recovered, he returned to amateur rugby with Ballynahinch RFC, even winning the Ulster Senior League in 2019. | |
| 6. He balanced a career in real estate alongside pursuing cricket following his rugby career. | |
| 7. Ross debuted for the Northern Knights in T20 on 20 August 2020, quickly making a name for himself. | |
| 8. He shares a unique bond with his brother Mark, who presented him his international cap, marking a special moment in Irish cricket history. | |
| 9. In September 2024, Ross made headlines for scoring his first international century, leading his team to victory. | |
| 10. His century against South Africa included five fours and nine sixes, combining with captain Paul Stirling (52) to put on 137 for the opening wicket. |
