Anrich Nortje Wife, Height, Age, Stats, IPL, Teams, Jersey Number
Published on: Mar 9, 2019 3:43 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 16, 2024 5:41 pm IST
Anrich Nortje is one of the most promising pacers in South Africa’s domestic circuit. Known for his tearaway pace, Anrich Nortje has become more of a lethal weapon in the death overs owing to his raw pace. That has brought him in the radar of many franchises around the world.
Height | 6 feet |
Date of Birth | 16 November 1993 |
Jersey Number | 20 |
Wife | Micaela Kleu |
Nickname: Ana
Role: Right arm fast bowler
Birthplace: Uitenhage, Eastern Cape
Weight (approx.): 76kg
Eye Colour: Grey
Hair Colour: Blonde
Birth Place: Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: Scorpio
Nationality: South African
School: Hoërskool Brandwag, Uitenhage, South Africa
College: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Educational Qualifications: PG-Diploma In Financial Planning
Father: NA
Mother: Amanda Nortje
Sister: Liza Bouwer
Brother: Anton Nortje
Coach/Mentor: NA
Religion: Christianity
Cricket Career
International Debut:
Test: NA
ODI: vs Sri Lanka, March 3 2019, at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
T20I: NA
Jersey Number: 2 (Warriors), 20 (South Africa)
Major Teams: Eastern Province, South Africa, Cape Town Blitz, Warriors, And Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals
IPL 2022 Team: Delhi Capitals
Career Turning Point
Anrich Nortje picked up eight wickets in the three matches while playing for the Cape Town Blitz in the Mzanzi Super League. That turned out to be enough for him to get recognised all around the globe and hand himself an IPL contract from Kolkata Knight Riders.
Hobbies: Travelling, Surfing, Playing Snooker, Fishing
Favourite Cricketer Dale Steyn, Mornantau ‘Nantie’ Hayward
Favourite Cricket Ground: NA
Favourite Food: Non-Veg Preferred
Anrich Nortje Wife
Micaela Kleu is the wife of Anrich Nortje.
Children: NA
- Anrich Nortje used to play rugby in his childhood but had to quit after he suffered a grave injury.
- Jacques Kallis is among the admirers of Nortje and plays a major role in his selection by KKR for IPL 2019.