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Ian Botham

 Ian Botham is a former professional cricketer from England, born on November 24, 1955, in Heswall, Cheshire. He was an all-rounder who played for both the England national cricket team and various domestic teams.Botham made his debut for England in 1977 and quickly established himself as one of the best all-rounders in the world. He was known for his aggressive and attacking style of play and his ability to change the course of a match with his performances. He scored over 5,000 runs and took more than 380 wickets in Test cricket, making him one of the most successful all-rounders in the history of the game.Botham also played One Day Internationals (ODIs) for England, where he scored over 2,000 runs and took more than 140 wickets. He was also a successful domestic player, playing for various teams including Somerset, Durham, and Worcestershire in the English County Championship.Off the field, Botham was known for his charity work and was involved in various fundraising initiatives for

Ian Bell

 Ian Bell is a former professional cricketer from England, born on April 11, 1982, in Walsgrave, Coventry. He was a right-handed batsman who played for both the England national cricket team and various domestic teams.Bell made his debut for England in 2004 and went on to become a key player for the team in all formats of the game. He was known for his elegant and classical batting style and his ability to play long innings. He scored over 7,700 runs in Test cricket, including 22 centuries, and over 5,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), including four centuries.In addition to his batting skills, Bell was also an excellent fielder and was known for his safe hands and athleticism in the field. He took over 300 catches in international cricket.Bell also played domestic cricket for various teams, including Warwickshire in the English County Championship and the Birmingham-based franchise in the T20 Blast.After retiring from professional cricket in 2020, Bell became a coach and comme

Kevin Pietersen

 Kevin Pietersen is a former professional cricketer from South Africa who played for both the England national cricket team and various domestic teams. He was born on June 27, 1980, in Pietermaritzburg, Natal Province, South Africa.Pietersen made his debut for England in 2004 and quickly established himself as one of the best batsmen in the world. He was known for his aggressive and flamboyant style of batting and his ability to play match-winning innings. He scored over 8,000 runs in Test cricket, including 23 centuries, and over 4,400 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs), including nine centuries.Off the field, Pietersen was known for his outspoken nature and his clashes with cricketing authorities. He was also involved in various controversies during his career, including disputes with teammates and coaches, and was dropped from the England team in 2014 after a poor run of form.Pietersen also played domestic cricket for various teams, including Nottinghamshire, Hampshire, and Surre

Jos Buttler

 Jos Buttler is a professional cricketer from England, born on September 8, 1990, in Taunton, Somerset. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who has played for both the England national cricket team and various domestic teams.Buttler made his debut for England in 2011 and has since become a key player for the team. He is known for his explosive batting style, particularly in limited-overs cricket, where he has scored over 3,500 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and more than 1,500 runs in Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He has also played Test cricket for England, where he has scored over 2,800 runs, including nine centuries.In addition to his batting skills, Buttler is also an excellent wicket-keeper and is known for his athleticism behind the stumps. He has taken more than 200 catches and effected over 30 stumpings in international cricket.Buttler has also played domestic cricket for various teams, including Lancashire in the English County Championship and the Manches

Moeen Ali

 Moeen Ali is a professional cricketer from England, born on June 18, 1987, in Birmingham. He is a left-handed batsman and off-spin bowler who has played for both the England national cricket team and various domestic teams.Ali made his Test debut for England in 2014 against Sri Lanka and has since gone on to become an important player for the team. He is known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to take wickets with his off-spin bowling. He has scored over 2,500 runs and taken more than 200 wickets in Test cricket, making him a valuable all-rounder for England.In addition to Test cricket, Ali has also represented England in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He has also played domestic cricket for Worcestershire in the English County Championship and the T20 Blast.Off the field, Ali is known for his charitable work and has been involved in raising funds for various causes, including the fight against COVID-19. He is also a devout Muslim and

Joe Root

 Joe Root is a professional cricketer from England, born on December 30, 1990, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. He is a right-handed batsman and occasional off-spin bowler who currently serves as the captain of the England Test team.Root made his Test debut for England in December 2012 against India, and since then, he has established himself as one of the best batsmen in the world. He has an excellent Test batting average of over 50 and has scored more than 8,500 runs in his Test career, including 22 centuries.Apart from Test cricket, Root has also represented England in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He has also played domestic cricket for Yorkshire in the English County Championship and the T20 Blast.In addition to his batting skills, Root is also known for his leadership qualities, having taken over the England Test captaincy from Alastair Cook in 2017. Under his leadership, England has had some notable victories, including a 3-0 Test series win ov

Alastair Cook

 Alastair Cook is a retired English cricketer who was a left-handed opening batsman. He was born on December 25, 1984, in Gloucester, England.Cook made his Test debut for England in 2006 and went on to become one of the most successful batsmen in the history of English cricket. He played 161 Test matches for England and scored 12,472 runs, which is the most by any English batsman and the sixth-most overall in Test cricket.Cook was known for his patient and resilient batting style and was often tasked with facing the new ball in difficult conditions. He also captained the England Test team from 2012 to 2017 and led the team to a series victory in India in 2012, their first in that country since 1985.In addition to his success in Test cricket, Cook also played 92 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for England and scored 3,204 runs. He retired from international cricket in 2018, but continued to play domestic cricket for Essex until his retirement in 2021.Cook was awarded the Member of the Ord

Ben Stokes

 Ben Stokes is a professional cricketer from England. He was born on June 4, 1991, in Christchurch, New Zealand, but he represents the England cricket team.Stokes is a versatile all-rounder who is known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to swing the ball at pace. He made his debut for the England cricket team in 2011 and has since become one of their most important players.Stokes has played in all formats of the game and has had some memorable performances for England. He played a crucial role in helping England win their first-ever ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019. He also played a match-winning innings in the third Test of the 2019 Ashes series against Australia, which helped England keep the series alive.In addition to his cricketing skills, Stokes is also known for his athleticism and his competitiveness on the field. He has won several awards for his performances, including the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World award in 2019.Stokes has also had his fair share of co

Beuran Hendricks

 Beuran Hendricks is a South African cricketer who is known for his left-arm fast-medium bowling. He was born on June 8, 1990, in Cape Town, South Africa.Hendricks made his international debut for South Africa in 2014 in a T20I against Australia. He has since played for South Africa in both ODI and T20I formats. He has also been a regular player in domestic cricket for the Cape Cobras.Hendricks has also played in various T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and Pakistan Super League (PSL). He has also been a regular player for the Jozi Stars in the South African Mzansi Super League.Hendricks' best performance in international cricket came in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2019, where he took four wickets for 29 runs and was awarded the player of the match award. He has taken more than 30 international wickets in his career so far and remains a valuable member of the South African cricket team.

Dwaine Pretorius

 Dwaine Pretorius is a South African cricketer who is known for his all-round abilities. He was born on March 29, 1989, in Randfontein, South Africa.Pretorius made his international debut for South Africa in 2016 in a Twenty20 International (T20I) against England. He has since played for South Africa in both ODI and T20I formats. He is known for his medium-pace bowling and lower-order batting.Pretorius has played for several domestic teams in South Africa, including the Highveld Lions, North West, and Northamptonshire in England. He has also played in various T20 leagues around the world, including the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).Pretorius has been a regular member of the South African cricket team in recent years, particularly in the limited-overs formats. He has taken over 50 international wickets and has scored more than 400 international runs in his career so far. His best performance came in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2019, where he scored 7

Andile Phehlukwayo

 Andile Phehlukwayo is a South African cricketer who is known for his all-round abilities. He was born on March 3, 1996, in Durban, South Africa.Phehlukwayo made his international debut for South Africa in 2016 in a One Day International (ODI) against Ireland. He has since played for South Africa in all three formats of the game - Tests, ODIs, and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He is known for his medium-pace bowling and lower-order batting.Phehlukwayo has played for several domestic teams in South Africa, including the Dolphins, Dolphins XI, and Dolphins Cubs. He has also played in various T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).Phehlukwayo has been a regular member of the South African cricket team in recent years, and he is considered one of the rising stars of South African cricket. He has taken over 70 international wickets and has scored more than 1000 international runs in his career so far.

Imran Tahir

 Imran Tahir is a former South African cricketer who played primarily as a leg-spinner. He was born on March 27, 1979, in Lahore, Pakistan, and moved to South Africa in 2006.Tahir made his international debut for South Africa in 2011 and went on to play for the team in all three formats of the game - Tests, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). He was particularly successful in limited-overs cricket, where his ability to take wickets in the middle overs made him a valuable asset for South Africa.Tahir played for several domestic teams in South Africa, including the Dolphins, Titans, and Lions. He also played for several teams in other countries, including Pakistan, England, and the West Indies.Tahir retired from international cricket in 2019 after the World Cup. He finished his international career with 61 Test wickets, 173 ODI wickets, and 63 T20I wickets. He remains one of the most successful spinners in South African cricket history.

Chris Morris

 Chris Morris is a South African cricketer who was born on April 30, 1987, in Pretoria, South Africa. He is a right-arm fast bowler and a hard-hitting batsman who has represented South Africa in all three formats of international cricket.Morris made his international debut for South Africa in a T20 match against Zimbabwe in June 2012. He played his first One Day International (ODI) in July 2013 against Sri Lanka, and his first Test match against England in January 2016.Morris has been a regular member of the South African team in limited-overs cricket and has played in two ICC Cricket World Cups (2015 and 2019) for his country. He has also played in several domestic T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Pakistan Super League (PSL), and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).In the IPL, Morris has played for several franchises, including the Chennai Super Kings, the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), the Royal Challengers Bangalore, and the Rajasth

Tabraiz Shamsi

 Tabraiz Shamsi is a South African cricketer who is known for his left-arm wrist-spin bowling. He was born on February 18, 1990, in Johannesburg, South Africa.Shamsi made his first-class debut for KwaZulu-Natal in 2011 and played for the Dolphins and Titans before making his international debut for South Africa in a T20I against Australia in 2016. He made his ODI debut later that year, also against Australia.Shamsi's bowling style is unique, as he bowls left-arm wrist-spin, a rare skill in cricket. He has a good record in T20 cricket and has played for various teams in T20 leagues around the world, including the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League IPL.Shamsi has become a regular member of South Africa's limited-overs teams and has been included in their squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, he has played 48 T20Is and 23 ODIs for South Africa, taking 56 and 31 wickets respectively.

JP Duminy

 JP Duminy is a retired South African cricketer who played for the South African national team from 2004 to 2019. He was born on April 14, 1984, in Cape Town, South Africa.Duminy was a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-spinner who was known for his elegant stroke-play and handy bowling. He was also a reliable fielder and could field in any position.Duminy made his debut for the South African cricket team in 2004 in an ODI against Sri Lanka. He made his Test debut in 2008 against Australia in Perth. Over the years, he established himself as a key member of the South African cricket team and played a vital role in many of their victories.Duminy retired from all forms of international cricket in September 2019. In his career, he played 46 Tests, 199 ODIs, and 81 T20Is, scoring over 9,000 runs across all formats and taking over 100 wickets.

Gerald Coetzee

 Gerald Coetzee is a South African cricketer who was born on October 23, 2000, in Bloemfontein, South Africa. He is a right-arm fast bowler and a right-handed batsman.Coetzee made his debut in first-class cricket in the 2018-19 season for Free State. He impressed in his debut match against Eastern Province, taking five wickets in the first innings. He has since become a regular member of the Free State team and has also played for the Knights in domestic cricket.Coetzee was named in South Africa's squad for the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He was one of the standout performers for South Africa in the tournament, taking 8 wickets in 6 matches, including a 4-wicket haul against Afghanistan.In August 2021, Coetzee was named in South Africa's T20I squad for their series against Sri Lanka. He made his T20I debut in the third match of the series, taking 2 wickets and scoring 15 runs in a losing cause.Coetzee is considered to be a promising fast bowler and has already caught the a

Lungi Ngidi

 Lungi Ngidi is a professional cricketer from South Africa. He was born on March 29, 1996, in Durban, South Africa. Ngidi is a right-arm fast bowler.Ngidi made his debut for the South African cricket team in January 2018 against India. He had previously played for South Africa in the Under-19 World Cup in 2016. Since his debut, he has become a regular member of the South African team in all formats of the game.Ngidi has played in several domestic T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has represented teams like Chennai Super Kings. He has also played for South African domestic teams like Titans and Northerns.Ngidi has achieved several milestones in his career, including taking a six-wicket haul on his Test debut against India in 2018. He has also performed well in limited-overs cricket and is known for his ability to bowl fast and swing the ball.Ngidi is considered one of the most promising young fast bowlers in South Africa and is expected to

Tony de Zorzi

 Tony de Zorzi is a professional cricketer from South Africa. He was born on September 22, 1997, in Pretoria, South Africa. De Zorzi is a left-handed top-order batsman and occasional leg-spin bowler.De Zorzi made his debut for the South African cricket team in February 2020 against England. He had previously represented South Africa at the Under-19 level in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup.De Zorzi has played domestic cricket for teams like Titans and Northerns. He has also played in the Mzansi Super League, representing the Tshwane Spartans.De Zorzi is known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to hit big sixes. He has already shown glimpses of his talent in his short career and is considered one of the most promising young batsmen in South Africa. With his talent and potential, he could become a regular member of the South African cricket team in the future.

Rassie van der Dussen

 Rassie van der Dussen is a professional cricketer from South Africa. He was born on June 7, 1989, in Pretoria, South Africa. Van der Dussen is a right-handed middle-order batsman.Van der Dussen made his debut for the South African cricket team in February 2019 against Pakistan. He impressed with his performances in his debut series and was subsequently included in South Africa's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.Van der Dussen has played in several domestic T20 leagues around the world, including the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), where he has represented teams like Barbados Tridents and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. He has also played for South African domestic teams like Lions and Titans.Van der Dussen has achieved several milestones in his career, including scoring his maiden ODI century against Australia in March 2020. He has also played several match-winning innings for South Africa in limited-overs cricket and is known for his ability to pace his innings and play accordin

Kagiso Rabada i

 Kagiso Rabada is a professional cricketer from South Africa. He was born on May 25, 1995, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Rabada is a right-arm fast bowler and a lower-order batsman.Rabada made his debut for the South African cricket team in November 2014 against Bangladesh. Since then, he has become a key player for the team in all formats of the game. He is known for his pace and ability to swing the ball.Rabada has played in several domestic T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has represented teams like Delhi Capitals. He has also played for South African domestic teams like Lions and Highveldt Lions.Rabada has achieved several milestones in his career, including becoming the youngest South African to take 100 Test wickets. He has also won several awards, including the South African Cricketer of the Year award in 2016 and 2018, and the ICC Emerging Player of the Year award in 2016.Rabada is considered one of the best fast bowlers in the

Faf du Plessis

 Faf du Plessis is a former professional cricketer from South Africa. He was born on July 13, 1984, in Pretoria, South Africa. Du Plessis was a right-handed middle-order batsman and occasional leg-spin bowler.Du Plessis made his debut for the South African cricket team in January 2011 against India. He became a regular member of the team in all formats of the game and was appointed as the captain of the South African T20I team in 2012. He later went on to captain the South African Test team as well.Du Plessis played in several domestic T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he represented teams like Chennai Super Kings and Rising Pune Supergiants. He also played for South African domestic teams like Titans and Dolphins.Du Plessis achieved several milestones in his career, including scoring his maiden Test century against Australia in Adelaide in 2012. He was also instrumental in leading South Africa to the semi-finals of the 2014 T20 World Cup an

David Miller

 David Miller is a professional cricketer from South Africa. He was born on June 10, 1989, in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Miller is a left-handed middle-order batsman and occasional wicket-keeper.Miller made his debut for the South African cricket team in May 2010 against the West Indies. Since then, he has become a regular member of the team in limited-overs cricket. He is known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to hit big sixes.Miller has played in several domestic T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has represented teams like Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals, and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has also played in the Caribbean Premier League, the Big Bash League in Australia, and the T20 Blast in England.Miller has achieved several milestones in his career, including scoring the fastest century in T20 International cricket by a South African player. He has also scored several match-winning innings for South Africa

Sisanda Magala

 Sisanda Magala is a professional cricketer from South Africa. He was born on April 2, 1992, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Magala is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a lower-order batsman.Magala made his first-class debut for Eastern Province in 2013 and has since represented several South African domestic teams, including Warriors, Lions, and Cape Cobras. He has also played in the South African T20 league, Mzansi Super League, where he represented teams like Nelson Mandela Bay Giants and Cape Town Blitz.Magala made his international debut for the South African cricket team in the third T20I against Pakistan in April 2021. He took two wickets in his debut match and impressed with his pace and swing. Magala has also been selected in South Africa's squad for the T20 World Cup in 2021.Magala is known for his ability to bowl at a high pace and his effective use of the yorker delivery. He has also shown his skills with the bat in the lower order, where he has been able to contribut

Quinton de Kock

 Quinton de Kock is a professional cricketer from South Africa. He was born on December 17, 1992, in Johannesburg, South Africa. De Kock is a left-handed opening batsman and wicket-keeper.De Kock made his debut for the South African cricket team in December 2012 against New Zealand. Since then, he has become a key player for the team in all formats of the game. He is known for his aggressive and attacking batting style and is considered one of the best wicket-keeper batsmen in the world.De Kock has played in numerous domestic T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he has represented teams like Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has also played for the South African domestic teams like the Lions and Titans.De Kock has achieved several milestones in his career so far, including becoming the fastest South African to score 1,000 runs in ODIs, and the second-fastest in the world to score 12 ODI centuries. He has also

Aiden Markram

 Aiden Markram is a professional cricketer from South Africa, who was born on October 4, 1994, in Centurion, South Africa. He is a right-handed opening batsman and occasional leg-break bowler. Markram is considered one of the most promising young talents in South African cricket.Markram made his first-class debut for Northerns in 2014 and was soon selected to represent South Africa at the Under-19 World Cup in 2014. He made his international debut for the Proteas in a test match against Bangladesh in September 2017. In his second test match, he scored his maiden century against Bangladesh and was awarded the man of the match.Markram's performances in domestic cricket earned him a spot in South Africa's Test squad in 2017, and he quickly established himself as a regular member of the team. He has also played in One Day Internationals and T20 Internationals for South Africa.Markram has a solid technique, is known for his patience at the crease, and has a great ability to build an

Doug Bracewell

 Doug Bracewell is a professional cricketer from New Zealand. He was born on September 28, 1990, in Masterton, New Zealand.Bracewell is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a lower-order right-handed batsman. He made his debut for the New Zealand cricket team in a Test match against Zimbabwe in 2011. He has since represented New Zealand in all three formats of the game, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.Bracewell has been a regular member of the New Zealand cricket team's pace attack and has been particularly effective in Test cricket. He has taken several crucial wickets in important matches, including a five-wicket haul against Australia in Hobart in 2011.In domestic cricket, Bracewell plays for Central Districts in the Plunket Shield and the Super Smash T20 competition. He has also played for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League in Australia.Bracewell has faced some injuries and off-field issues during his career, which have affected his performance and availability for the n

Nathan McCullum

 Nathan McCullum is a former professional cricketer from New Zealand. He was born on September 1, 1980, in Dunedin, New Zealand.McCullum was a right-handed batsman and an off-spin bowler. He made his debut for the New Zealand cricket team in a T20 match against Australia in 2009. He went on to represent New Zealand in all three formats of the game, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.McCullum was known for his accurate and economical bowling, as well as his ability to hit big shots with the bat in the lower order. He played a crucial role in New Zealand's run to the semifinals of the 2011 and 2015 ICC Cricket World Cups.In domestic cricket, McCullum played for Otago in the Plunket Shield and the Super Smash T20 competition. He also played for Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL).McCullum retired from international cricket in 2016, but continued to play domestic cricket for Otago until 2018. After retiring from cricket, he has worked as a com

Luke Ronchi

 Luke Ronchi is a former professional cricketer who played for both Australia and New Zealand in international cricket. He was born on April 23, 1981, in Dannevirke, New Zealand.Ronchi was a wicket-keeper batsman known for his aggressive batting style and excellent wicket-keeping skills. He made his international debut for Australia in a Twenty20 match against the West Indies in 2008. He later switched his allegiance to New Zealand and made his debut for the Black Caps in a T20 match against England in 2013.Ronchi went on to play for New Zealand in all three formats of the game, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. He was part of the New Zealand team that reached the final of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, where they lost to Australia.In domestic cricket, Ronchi played for several teams including Western Australia, Perth Scorchers, Mumbai Indians, and Islamabad United. He retired from international cricket in June 2017 and from all forms of cricket in June 2019.

Matt Henry

 Matt Henry is a professional cricketer from New Zealand. He was born on December 14, 1991, in Christchurch, New Zealand.Henry is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a lower-order right-handed batsman. He made his debut for the New Zealand cricket team in 2014 in a one-day international (ODI) against India. He has since represented New Zealand in all formats of the game, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.Henry has been a regular member of the New Zealand cricket team's pace attack and has been particularly effective in the shorter formats of the game. He played a crucial role in New Zealand's run to the final of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, taking 14 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 17.28.In domestic cricket, Henry has played for Canterbury in the Plunket Shield and the Super Smash T20 competition. He has also played for Kent County Cricket Club in England and Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League 

Kyle Mills

 Kyle Mills is a former New Zealand cricketer who was born on March 15, 1979, in Auckland, New Zealand. He was a right-arm fast-medium bowler who played for the New Zealand national cricket team in all three formats of the game.Mills made his international debut for New Zealand in 2001, in a One Day International (ODI) match against Pakistan. He went on to play 170 matches for New Zealand in all formats of the game, taking over 240 wickets. Mills was known for his ability to swing the ball both ways and his accuracy in line and length.One of Mills' most notable performances was in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, where he took 11 wickets in eight matches, helping New Zealand reach the semi-finals. He also played a key role in New Zealand's 2007 ICC World Twenty20 campaign, where he took six wickets in six matches.Mills retired from all forms of cricket in 2015, after a career that spanned over 14 years. After retirement, he became a coach and worked with the New Zealand cricket

Ajaz Patel

 Ajaz Patel is a New Zealand cricketer who was born on October 21, 1988, in Mumbai, India. He is a left-arm spinner who made his international debut for New Zealand in 2018, in a Test match against Pakistan.Before playing for New Zealand, Patel played domestic cricket in New Zealand for the Central Districts team. He made his first-class debut in 2012 and has since taken over 250 wickets in first-class cricket. In 2018, Patel was named the Super Smash Player of the Year after taking 15 wickets in just six matches.Patel made an impressive start to his international career, taking five wickets in his debut Test match and becoming just the third New Zealand player to take a five-wicket haul on debut. He has since played several Test matches for New Zealand and has become a key member of the team's spin bowling attack.In addition to his cricketing achievements, Patel has also worked as a pharmacist and has a degree in pharmacy from the University of Otago.

Glenn Phillips

 Glenn Phillips is a New Zealand cricketer who was born on December 6, 1996, in East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand. He is a right-handed batsman and a part-time off-spin bowler. Phillips has represented New Zealand in all three formats of international cricket- Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I).Phillips made his debut for Auckland in the 2015-16 season of the Super Smash T20 competition and has been a regular member of the Auckland team since then. He gained attention for his aggressive batting style and was picked up by Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in 2017. In the same year, he also made his debut for New Zealand in T20Is against South Africa. Phillips made his ODI debut for New Zealand against the West Indies in December 2017, where he scored a quickfire 55 off just 40 balls. In the T20I series against the same opponents, he scored a blistering century off just 46 balls, which is the fastest ever T20I century by a New Zeal

Tom Blundell

 Tom Blundell is a New Zealand cricketer who was born on September 1, 1990 in Wellington, New Zealand. He is a right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper who made his international debut for the New Zealand cricket team in December 2017.Blundell first came into the spotlight during the 2014-15 season of the Plunket Shield, New Zealand's domestic first-class cricket competition, where he scored 642 runs at an average of 58.36 for Wellington. He made his first-class debut in 2010 for Wellington and has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket since then.Blundell's international debut came in a Test match against the West Indies in December 2017, where he scored an unbeaten 107 in his first innings, becoming only the second New Zealander after Bruce Taylor to score a century on Test debut batting at number 8. He has since played for New Zealand in Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) matches

Ish Sodhi

 Ish Sodhi is a cricketer from New Zealand who represents the New Zealand national cricket team in all three formats of the game. He was born on October 31, 1992, in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, but grew up in New Zealand.Sodhi is a leg-spinner who made his international debut for New Zealand in an ODI against Zimbabwe in 2015. He is known for his ability to spin the ball sharply and deceive batsmen with his variations. Sodhi has been a regular member of New Zealand's T20I squad and has also played in Tests and ODIs for the team.Sodhi has played for various domestic teams in New Zealand, including the Northern Districts Knights and the Auckland Aces. He has also played in various T20 leagues around the world, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), and the Pakistan Super League (PSL). In the IPL, he has played for the Rajasthan Royals and has been a key member of their squad since joining the team in 2018.

James Neesham

 James Neesham is a New Zealand cricketer who has played for the New Zealand national cricket team since 2012. He was born on September 17, 1990, in Auckland, New Zealand.Neesham is an all-rounder who is known for his hard-hitting batting and his medium-fast bowling. He made his international debut for New Zealand in an ODI against South Africa in 2012, and since then has played in all three formats of the game.Some of Neesham's notable performances include scoring a century on his Test debut against India in 2014, and hitting a six in the final over of the 2019 Cricket World Cup final to tie the match against England although England were eventually declared the winners on boundary countback.In addition to playing for New Zealand, Neesham has also played for various domestic teams, including the Auckland Aces and the Wellington Firebirds in New Zealand, and the Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League .

Craig McMillan

Craig McMillan is a former New Zealand cricketer who played as a right-handed middle-order batsman. He was born on September 13, 1976, in Hastings, New Zealand. McMillan represented the New Zealand national cricket team in all three formats of the game - Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals T20Is.McMillan made his international debut for New Zealand in 1997 in an ODI against Sri Lanka. He played a total of 55 Test matches, scoring 3116 runs at an average of 38.46, with six centuries and 12 fifties to his name. In ODIs, he played 197 matches, scoring 4707 runs at an average of 28.15, with one century and 26 fifties. McMillan also played 28 T20Is, scoring 485 runs at an average of 20.21, with two fifties.McMillan was known for his aggressive and powerful batting style, often using his height and reach to dominate bowlers. He was also a handy medium-pace bowler and a dynamic fielder. After retiring from international cricket, McMillan went on to work as

Mitchell Santner

 Mitchell Santner is a professional cricketer from New Zealand. He is a left-handed all-rounder known for his spin bowling and lower-order batting. Santner has represented New Zealand in all three formats of the game: Test matches, One Day Internationals  and Twenty20 matches.Santner was born on February 5, 1992, in Hamilton, New Zealand. He made his international debut for New Zealand in an ODI against England in 2015. Since then, he has become a key player in the New Zealand cricket team, known for his consistent performances with both bat and ball.As a spin bowler, Santner relies on his left-arm orthodox style of bowling, which allows him to effectively control the flow of runs and pick up wickets in the middle overs. He has been particularly successful in limited-overs cricket, where his economical bowling and ability to take wickets have made him a valuable asset to the team.In addition to his bowling skills, Santner is also a handy lower-order batsman known for his ability to con

Martin Guptill

 Martin Guptill is a professional cricketer from New Zealand. He is a right-handed batsman known for his explosive style of play and powerful hitting. Guptill is considered one of the best opening batsmen in the world and has represented New Zealand in all three formats of the game: Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) matches. Guptill was born on September 30, 1986, in Auckland, New Zealand. He made his international debut for New Zealand in an ODI against the West Indies in 2009. He has since then become a key player in the New Zealand cricket team and has achieved several records and milestones throughout his career.One of Guptill's most memorable moments came during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, where he scored a blistering 237 not out against the West Indies in the quarterfinals, which remains the highest individual score in a World Cup match. He has also been successful in T20 cricket, holding the record for the highest individual score in T20 int

Trent Boult

 Trent Boult is a professional cricketer from New Zealand who is known for his left-arm fast bowling. He was born on July 22, 1989, in Rotorua, New Zealand. Boult is considered one of the best fast bowlers in the world and has represented New Zealand in all three formats of the game: Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 (T20) matches.Boult made his international debut for New Zealand in 2011 and has since then become a key player in the New Zealand cricket team. He has a smooth and fluid bowling action and is known for his ability to swing the ball both ways, which makes him a dangerous bowler in all conditions. Boult has been particularly successful in Test matches, where he has consistently taken wickets against top-ranked teams.Boult has numerous accomplishments to his name. He has been the top-ranked bowler in ICC ODI rankings and has also been a part of the New Zealand team that reached the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2015 and 2019, as well as the fi

Tim Southee

 Tim Southee is a professional cricketer from New Zealand who is known for his skills as a fast bowler. He was born on December 11, 1988, in Whangarei, New Zealand. Southee has represented the New Zealand national cricket team in all three formats of the game: Test matches, One Day Internationals ODIs, and Twenty20 T20matches.Southee made his international debut for New Zealand in 2008, and he has since become one of the most successful bowlers in the team's history. He has a smooth bowling action and is known for his ability to swing the ball both ways, especially with the new ball. Southee is also known for his accuracy, control, and deceptive variations in pace, making him a formidable bowler in all formats of the game.Southee has had numerous accomplishments in his career. He has been the vice-captain of the New Zealand Test team and has played a crucial role in the team's success in recent years. He has also been a regular member of the New Zealand limited-overs teams and

Daryl Mitchell

  Daryl Mitchell is an American actor best known for his roles in television shows and movies. He was born on July 16, 1965, in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.Mitchell made his acting debut in the 1985 film "House" and has since appeared in numerous films and television shows. Some of his notable roles include Patton Oswalt in the TV series Ed 2000-2004 Dexter Walker in the TV show "The John Larroquette Show"  1993-1996 , and the recurring role of Wendell Brixton in the TV series NCIS New Orleans 2014-2021. He has also made appearances in popular TV shows like "The Cosby Show," "Law & Order," "Brothers & Sisters," and "Desperate Housewives."In addition to his acting work, Daryl Mitchell is also known for being a vocal advocate for disability rights. In 2001, he was involved in a car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, and he has since become a spokesperson for accessibility and inclusion for

Brendon McCullum

 Brendon McCullum is a former professional cricketer from New Zealand who is considered one of the greatest cricketing talents to have emerged from the country. He was born on September 27, 1981, in Dunedin, New Zealand. McCullum is known for his aggressive batting style, outstanding fielding skills, and leadership qualities. McCullum made his debut for the New Zealand cricket team in 2002 in a Test match against South Africa. He played as a wicketkeeper-batsman and later transitioned to a top-order batsman. He was known for his fearless and attacking approach with the bat, often taking on bowlers and putting pressure on opposition teams. One of McCullum's most memorable achievements came in 2015, when he was appointed captain of the New Zealand cricket team for the ICC Cricket World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. Under his leadership, New Zealand reached the final of the tournament for the first time in their history. McCullum's aggressive captaincy and his ability to

Jacob Oram

 Jacob Oram is a former New Zealand cricketer who is known for his all-round abilities as a fast-medium pace bowler and a middle-order batsman. He was born on July 28, 1978, in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Oram was known for his tall stature and his ability to generate steep bounce from the pitch, which made him a difficult bowler to face. Oram made his international debut for New Zealand in 2001 and represented the national team in all three formats of the game: test matches, one-day internationals ODIs, and Twenty20 T20 matches. He was particularly known for his performances in limited-overs cricket, where he was an integral part of New Zealand's ODI and T20 teams. Oram was known for his big-hitting ability with the bat, often providing crucial runs down the order, and his effective medium-fast bowling. One of Oram's notable achievements was being a part of the New Zealand team that reached the semi-finals of the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup. He was known for his powerful hit

Daniel Vettori

  Daniel Vettori is a former New Zealand cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the best left-arm spinners in the history of the game. He was born on January 27, 1979, in Auckland, New Zealand. Vettori is known for his exceptional all-round skills, as he was not only a prolific spinner but also a handy lower-order batsman and a brilliant fielder. Vettori made his international debut for New Zealand in 1997 and went on to have a distinguished career spanning over 18 years. He played as a left-arm orthodox spinner and was known for his accuracy, flight, and ability to extract turns from the pitch. Vettori holds several records, including being the youngest player to represent New Zealand in Test cricket and the first left-arm spinner to take 300 Test wickets. He also captained the New Zealand cricket team from 2007 to 2011, making him one of the most successful captains in the history of New Zealand cricket. One of Vettori's notable achievements was leading the New Zealand team t

Ross Taylor

Ross Taylor is a former cricketer from New Zealand who is considered one of the greatest batsmen to have represented the country. He was born on March 8, 1984, in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Taylor is known for his aggressive and powerful batting style, as well as his versatility in all formats of the game. Taylor made his international debut for New Zealand in 2006 in an ODI against the West Indies, and he went on to have a highly successful career spanning over a decade. He has represented New Zealand in all three formats of the game: Test matches, One Day Internationals ODIs, and Twenty20 T20 matches. Taylor has been particularly successful in ODIs, where he holds numerous records for New Zealand. One of Taylor's most notable achievements is being the leading run-scorer for New Zealand in Test matches, ODIs, and T20s. He has also scored the most centuries 100 or more runs in a single innings  for New Zealand in ODIs and T20s. Taylor has been a consistent performer for New Zealand

Colin de Grandhomme

 Colin de Grandhomme is a cricketer who represents New Zealand in international cricket. He was born on July 22, 1986, in Harare, Zimbabwe. He is an all-rounder known for his hard-hitting batting and medium-pace bowling. De Grandhomme made his international debut for New Zealand in December 2012, in a Test match against South Africa. He has also represented New Zealand in One-Day Internationals ODIs  and Twenty20 Internationals T20Is. He is known for his aggressive and powerful batting style, often coming in as a middle-order batsman and providing quick runs. De Grandhomme has had several notable performances in his international career. He holds the record for the fastest Test century by a New Zealand batsman, reaching the milestone in just 71 balls against the West Indies in 2017. He has also played key roles in limited-overs cricket, often providing quick runs and valuable wickets.