Sarah Taylor Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Height, Parents, Stats, Career, Partner

Sarah Jane Taylor, also known as Sarah Taylor is a legendary English cricketer and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest wicketkeeper-batters in women’s cricket history.

Born in Whitechapel, London, she played a pivotal role in England’s 2009 and 2017 World Cup victories and was the first cricketer, male or female, to earn caps in all three international formats in just nine days.

Profile

• Full Name: Sarah Jane Taylor
• Stage Name: Sarah Taylor
• Born: May 20, 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Whitechapel, London, England
• Nationality: English
• Occupation: Former Cricketer, Cricket Coach
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches
• Parents: Zachary Taylor (father), Margaret Taylor (mother)
• Siblings: Beki Lock (sister)
• Spouse: Diana Main
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million

Early Life and Education

Sarah Jane Taylor was born on May 20, 1989, in Whitechapel, London, to Zachary and Margaret Taylor. Raised in a supportive family with her sister, Beki Lock, her ethnicity is English, with no specific religious details shared publicly.

She completed her education at Brighton College, balancing academics with cricket, and her parents’ encouragement was pivotal to her success. Her early exposure to competitive cricket, including playing alongside future teammate Katherine Brunt at Darton, laid the foundation for her career.

Career

Sarah Taylor debuted for Sussex in 2004 and made her international debut for England in 2006, playing a Test, ODI, and T20I against India within nine days, a record for any cricketer. A wicketkeeper-batter, she opened in limited-overs matches and batted middle-order in Tests, known for her free-flowing stroke play.

She played 10 Tests, 126 ODIs (4,056 runs, average 38.26, 7 centuries), and 90 T20Is (2,177 runs, average 29.02) before retiring in 2019 due to anxiety. Key highlights include a 120-run ODI century against Australia (2009), overtaking Enid Bakewell’s record, and a 268-run first-wicket partnership with Caroline Atkins against South Africa (2008), a women’s ODI record.

In 2017, she and Tammy Beaumont set a Women’s Cricket World Cup record with a 275-run partnership, with Taylor scoring a career-best 147. She contributed to England’s 2009 World Cup, 2009 T20 World Cup, and 2017 World Cup victories, scoring crucial 54 and 45 in the 2017 semi-final and final.

Domestically, she played for Sussex, Lancashire Thunder, Surrey Stars, Northern Diamonds, Welsh Fire, Wellington, South Australia, and Adelaide Strikers. In 2015, she became the first woman to play men’s grade cricket in Australia for Northern Districts.

Awards and Nominations

• ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year: 2012, 2013, 2018
• ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year: 2014
• ICC Hall of Fame: Inducted 2025 (first female wicketkeeper)
• Rachael Heyhoe Flint Award for ICC Female Cricketer of the Decade: Nominated (2020)
• ICC Women’s ODI Team of the Year: 2017
• Legends Lane Inductee: County Cricket Ground, Hove (2015, first woman)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @sjtaylor30
• Facebook handle: Sarah Taylor
• Twitter handle: @Sarah_Taylor30 (active)

Personal Life

Sarah Taylor, 36, lives in London, England, and is in a committed relationship with her partner, Diana Main, who was expecting their first child in 2023, announced via social media after a challenging IVF journey. Standing at 5 feet 7 inches, her athletic build suited her elite wicketkeeping, praised by Adam Gilchrist as the best globally.

Sarah identifies as a lesbian and has been open about her relationship, advocating for LGBTQ+ acceptance, notably addressing online hate in 2023. She has no spouse or children but is preparing for parenthood with Diana.

Her hobbies include coaching, fitness, and supporting Arsenal FC. A 2014 Twitter interaction with Ravindra Jadeja sparked brief romance rumors, which she denied. A nude photoshoot for body positivity in 2019 drew attention, aligning with her advocacy.

Net Worth

Sarah Taylor’s estimated net worth is $1 million to $2 million. Her income came from her England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) central contract ($200,000 annually), domestic leagues (e.g., The Hundred, Big Bash League), and endorsements with Absolute 360, GMcricket, and White Case.