Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on August 31, 1977)

Happy Birthday, Chris Rogers! From the first step onto the field on January 16, 2008, against India, your gritty batting style and trademark determination brought both pride to Australia and frustration to bowlers around the world. Your ability to leave more deliveries than most people face in their careers made patience look outright heroic.

As age matured you like fine cricket gear, your legendary 173-run knock at Lord's in the Ashes of 2015 remains timeless proof that talent isn't bound by youth alone. May your day be filled with laughter—something easier now without worrying about fast bowlers chasing you!