Gerald Coetzee is a South African cricketer. He is known for his fast bowling and energy while playing. He is the player with the most wickets in a single ODI World Cup in South Africa.
Wiki/Biography
Gerald William Coetzee was born on Monday, October 2, 2000 in Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa (age 23; as of 2024). His zodiac sign is Libra.
Gerald Coetzee’s childhood photos
He used to play different sports like rugby, tennis and cricket in the backyard with his brothers. He later developed an interest in cricket and started playing it at the age of 7, when he represented the Under-9 F team in the KFC Mini Cricket competition.
Gerald Coetzee started playing cricket as a child
He was initially educated at Gray College Primary School in Bloemfontein and later completed Foundation Year (equivalent to Year 12) at St Andrew’s School in Bloemfontein, where he also received his education under Greg Hobson Cricket training.
Gerald Coetzee as a student
He also trained under Dillon du Preez and Alan Donald. Gerrard was inspired to play cricket after seeing Dale Steyn and became a professional cricketer.
Gerald Coetzee and Dale Steyn (left)
appearance
Height: 6โฒ3โณ
Weight (approximately): 75kg
Hair color: light brown
Eye color: black
Body Measurements (Approximately): Chest 42″, Waist 32″, Biceps 13″
family
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is John Coetzee and his mother’s name is Liz Coetzee; they married on September 2, 1995.
Gerald Coetzee’s parents
He has an older brother named Petrus Coetzee.
Gerald Coetzee and his brother Patruss Coetzee (left)
wife and children
He married optometrist Hannah Hathorn on 29 November 2023 at Elandskloof Farm Cottage in Greyton, Heldstroom, South Africa. The couple has no children.
Gerald Coetzee and Hannah Hathorn (left) on their wedding day
Relationships/Affairs
He dated Hannah Hathorne for several years.
Gerald Coetzee and his girlfriend Hannah Hathorne
Religion/Religious Views
He is a Christian and regularly attends meetings of the Kopanon Student Ministry in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Gerald Coetzee (centre) at a church gathering
Profession
Domestic
He played for the Free State Under-13s from 2012-13 to 2013-14, the Free State Under-15s from 2014-15 to 2015-16, and the Free State Under-19s from 2016-17 to 2017-18. Playing for the under-year-old team. On 14 October 2018, he made his debut for the Free State team in Group A at the 2018-19 CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge.
Gerald Coetzee playing for the Free State Under-19s
He made his Twenty20 debut for the Knights (also known as ITEC Knights) on 12 April 2019 in the 2018-19 CSA T20 Challenge. He made his franchise series debut for Knights in the 2019-20 CSA 4-Day match on 7 October 2019 and took 5 wickets.
Gerald Coetzee bowls for ITEC Knights in domestic match
He played for the South African Colts in the 2016-17 season, the South African Under-19 invitational team in 2017, and captained the South African Schools team in the 2018-19 season. He played for the Kingfishers during the 2020 3TC Solidarity Cup. He was named to the Northern Titans squad for the 2023-24 domestic season.
Gerald Coetzee makes his debut for Northern Titans
international
South Africa U19
In 2017, at the age of 16, he was selected for the South Africa U-19 team for the first time and represented the South Africa team in the 2018 U-19 World Cup. He scored 70 runs and took 8 wickets in the tournament. He also participated in the 2020 U-19 World Cup.
Gerald Coetzee during a South Africa Under-19 match
South AfricaA
He was selected for the South Africa A team for the first time in 2021. In a four-day match against Sri Lanka A in 2023, he batted as South Africa A scored 42 runs for 7 wickets, scoring 77 runs off 89 balls.
Gerard Coetzee plays for South Africa A team
test
He made his debut on 28 February 2023 against the West Indies at the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion, South Africa.
Gerald Coetzee plays in Test match
foreign direct investment
He played his first ODI on 18 March 2023 at Buffalo Park in East London, South Africa and took 3 wickets for 57 runs.
ODI World Cup
He played 8 matches in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India and became the player to take the most wickets for South Africa in a single ODI World Cup with a best performance of 20 wickets and an economy rate of 6.24. His best performance was 4 wickets in 44 matches against Afghanistan; his average was 19.80 and strike rate was 19.05.
Gerald Coetzee celebrates Steven Smith’s wicket during the 2023 ODI World Cup semi-final
T20I
He made his T20I debut on 30 August 2023 against Australia at the Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban, South Africa, and took 1 wicket and scored 40 runs.
Gerald Coetzee in T20I match
league
Mzansi Super League (MSL)
In the second edition of the Mzansi Super League (MSL) in 2019, he was spotted during a domestic match by batting coaches Justin Sammons and Rassie van der Dussen Later, he played for Jozi Stars.
Gerald Coetzee celebrates Jozi Stars’ wicket
Indian Premier League (IPL)
In May 2021, Rajasthan Royals (RR) signed him as a replacement for Liam Livingstone, who got injured midway through the season.
Gerald Coetzee wearing Rajasthan Royals (RR) jersey
He was acquired by Mumbai Indians (MI) for Rs 5 crore (approximately R11.1 million) in the 2023 auction in the 2024 IPL season, with a base price of Rs 2 crore.
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SA20 League
He represented Joburg Super Kings in the inaugural SA20 Championship in 2023 and took 17 wickets in 9 games at an average of 13.53, becoming the second highest wicket-taker in the competition.
Gerald Coetzee (left) dances after taking a wicket for Joburg Super Kings
Major League Cricket (MLC)
Gerald Coetzee represents the Texas Super Kings in the inaugural MLC season in the United States in 2023.
Gerald Coetzee plays for Texas Super Kings
jersey number
He wore the number 62 jersey for South Africa in international matches and for Texas Super Kings in the Major League Cricket (MLC) Championship as a tribute to his father. His father was born in 1962 and played a huge role in shaping Gerrard’s career.
Gerard Coetzeeโs jersey number 62
Awards, honors
- Commended for his achievements in cricket in 2018 by St. Andrew’s School, Bloemfontein
Gerald Coetzee and his coach Gregg Hobson as they were honored by the school
- Won Under-19 Player of the Year and Provincial Rookie of the Year awards at the 2018-19 Free State Cricket Awards
- 2021 (Cavaliers) Young Player of the Year Award
- Cricket South Africa (CSA) International Men’s Newcomer of the Year Award 2023
salary/income
He was acquired by Mumbai Indians for Rs 5 crore (approximately R11.1 million) in the 2024 IPL season.
Favorites
- Athletes: Rafael Nadal, Matt Fraser
- Movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
- Sports (except cricket): Baseball, American football (rugby)
Facts/Trivia
- His batting style is right-handed and his bowling style is right-arm fast. He is a bowling all-rounder who mainly bats at No. 8 in the lower order.
Gerald Coetzee’s right-handed batting style
- His athleticism and lanky frame are cited as one of the reasons for his ability to throw the ball fast. He was nicknamed “The Karate Kid” because he also wore a black headband while playing ball or bowling. In an interview, he revealed the reason for wearing a headband and said that he sweats a lot when playing and the headband is kept away from his eyes and face. He also retains the mullet haircut, which he got a few months ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Gerald Coetzee plays wearing a black headband
- He is a dog lover and has two pet dogs.
Gerald Coetzee and his pet dog
- Gerald Coetzee has said in an interview that if he had not played cricket, he would have been a baseball player.
- He trains regularly in the gym to stay in shape, especially while recovering from injuries. His personal trainer’s name was Hermann Liebenberg.
Gerald Coetzee and his coach Herman Liebenberg (left)
- Gerald Coetzee frequently engages in outdoor adventure activities such as hiking, trekking, and camping whenever he has time.
Gerald Coetzee and wife Hannah Hathorn on outdoor adventure
- His bowling speed has been recorded as regularly exceeding 145 km/h (90 mph). His fastest delivery during the 2023 ODI World Cup was a yorker delivery at 149.9 kmph.
- He is a supporter and fan of Orlando Pirates Football Club.
Gerald Coetzee wearing the Orlando Pirates Football Club jersey
- As of January 2024, he has been signed with the Revolve talent management agency.
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