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Who Is Matthew Wade Wife? Know All About Julia Barry

It has been a career of discovery and reinvention for the veteran keeper and batter. From debuting as a keeper in international cricket to making his comeback as a specialist middle-order batter after everyone thought his stint in world cricket had finished. Matthew Wade has always fought the odds. Fighting testicular cancer at the tender age of 16 led him to leave sports and do odd jobs as the plumber. He is a man of solid grit and determination. Following his success in domestic cricket, Wade was called up to the Australian team for the first time in 2011. Let’s Check Out Who Is Matthew Wade Wife.

He debuted in the ODI team for the 2011–12 Commonwealth Bank Series. He won the Man of the Match award on his debut. During the series, he cemented his place as Australia’s first-choice limited-overs wicket-keeper and opener. However, from the 2013 Ashes series, Wade lost his Test position to Brad Haddin. He retained his position as ODI wicketkeeper for a period of time. But was ultimately left out in the World Cup and was in and out of the team. In ODIs, though He continued to be the preferred choice till 2017. Before poor form saw him being ousted from the side. Alex Carey got the nod for the 2019 WC as well.

But some heroic performances in the first-class setup. Saw him getting his place back in the Test side for the 2019 Ashes as a specialist batter. And after that, he bagged the central contract of Cricket Australia and has given some belligerent performances.

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Who Is Matthew Wade Wife Julia Barry?

Matthew Wade and his wife Julia Barry

Matthew Wade is a family man and lives a peaceful life with his wife Julia Barry despite being an aggressive batter and a croaky sledger on the field as far as his personal life is concerned. At the age of 32, his career seemed to have gotten a new lease of life. Especially after his Test return in the Ashes 2019. However, things could’ve been different if he had not played in Australia A’s tour of England last year. It was during that time when his wife Julia Barry was about to deliver their second child. Wade departed for the tour and it paved the way for his comeback in the Australia Test side.

Wade admits that his wife played a huge role in turning his career around.

“It was one split-second decision. If she hadn’t told me to get on that plane and go to England, I would have never played another game for Australia. And now 12 months later, I’m back in all formats.”

Wade quoted

How did the couple meet and When they get married?

Julia and Matthew have been dating each other since 2003. It was in 2013 that the couple tied the knot. Marriage happened in the presence of their family and close friends.

Does Matthew Wade and Julia Barry have children?

Matthew Wade's Children
Matthew Wade with his children

Matthew Wade and Julia Barry are parents to two adorable kids. Their first child is a daughter named Winter Wade and the Second child is a son whose name the couple still hasn’t disclosed.

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