Ross Adair

Ross Adair, born April 21, 1994, in Holywood, County Down, is a prominent Irish cricketer known for his aggressive right-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling. Before fully committing to cricket, Adair was a professional rugby player with experience playing for Ulster and Jersey Reds, but due to a hip injury, he transitioned to focus on cricket. He made his domestic cricket debut for Northern Knights in 2020 and steadily impressed with his batting prowess as a top-order batsman. Ross earned his maiden international call-up for Ireland in December 2022 and made his T20 International debut in January 2023 against Zimbabwe.

Adair’s cricket career has been marked by several milestones, including being named in Ireland’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. One of his standout performances came in September 2024 during a T20I match against South Africa, where he scored his maiden T20I century—100 runs off just 58 balls with nine sixes—cementing his reputation as a powerful and dynamic batsman. Ross shares a unique sporting bond with his younger brother Mark Adair, who also represents Ireland across formats. His journey from rugby to cricket, marked by resilience and determination, highlights his versatile athletic talent and growing importance in Irish cricket.