England’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt, a proven T20 match-winner and IPL fan favourite, turns a year older today.
Highlights:
- Born August 28, 1996 – known for fearless T20 batting.
- Key role in England’s 2022 T20 WC triumph.
- IPL success: 435 runs for KKR (2024), 403 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2025).
- Loved for his jovial off-field presence.
England wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt, one of the finest T20 specialists of the modern era, celebrates his birthday today, August 28. Born in 1996, Salt has built a reputation as a fearless opener, starring in England’s 2022 T20 World Cup triumph. His IPL stints with Kolkata Knight Riders (2024) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2025), where he amassed 435 and 403 runs, further cemented his popularity. Renowned for his aggressive batting and cheerful personality, Salt enjoys immense global fan support, with birthday wishes flooding social media.
