Gerald Coetzee Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Full name	Gerald William Coetzee
Nickname	The Karate Kid [1]Facebook - Gerald Coetzee
Profession	Cricketer (Bowling Allrounder)
Physical Stats & More
[2]Hindustan Times Height	in centimeters- 191 cm in meters- 1.91 m in feet & inches- 6’ 3”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 13 Inches
Eye Colour	Hazel
Hair Colour	Black
Cricket
International Debut	ODI- On 18 March 2023 at Buffalo Park, East London, South Africa Test- On 28 February 2023 against West Indies at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion, South Africa T20- On 30 August 2023 against Australia at Kingsmead Cricket Ground, Durban, South Africa
Jersey Number	#62 (South Africa) #62 (Texas Super Kings)
Domestic/State Team	School Cricket • Saint Andrew's School (2011-2016) • South African Schools (2018-2019) FC/List-A/T20 • Free State Under-13 (2012-2014) • Free State Under-15 (2014-2016) • Free State Under-19 (2016-2018) • South African Colts XI (2016-2017) • South Africa Under-19s Invitation XI in 2017 • Free State (2018-2023) • Knights (also known as ITEC Knights) (2019-2023) • Kingfishers (2020) • Northern Titans (2023-present) Mzansi Super League (MSL) • Jozi Stars (2019) Indian Premier League (IPL) • Rajasthan Royals (RR) (2021) • Mumbai Indians (MI) (2024) SA20 League • Joburg Super Kings (2023) Major League Cricket (MLC) • Texas Super Kings (2023) Other teams • South Africa Under-19 (2017-2020) • South Africa A (2021-2023) • South Africa (2023-present)
Coach/Mentor(s)	• Gregg Hobson • Dillon du Preez • Allan Donald
Batting Style	Right-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm fast
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• 2018: Honoured by Saint Andrew's School, Bloemfontein for his achievements in cricket • 2019: Under-19 Player of the Year and Senior Provincial Rookie of the Year Awards for 2018-19 season at the Annual Free State Cricket Awards • 2021: Young Player of the Year Award (of Knights) • 2023: International Men's Newcomer of the Year Award by Cricket South Africa (CSA)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	2 October 2000 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024)	23 Years
Birthplace	Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa
Zodiac sign	Libra
Nationality	South African
Hometown	Bloemfontein
School	• Grey College Primary School, Bloemfontein [3]News24 • Saint Andrew's School, Bloemfontein
College/University	Did not attend
Educational Qualification	Matriculation (equivalent to 12th standard) (at Saint Andrew's School) [4]Facebook - Saint Andrew's School, Bloemfontein
Religion/Religious Views	Christianity [5]Twitter - Gerald Coetzee Note: He attends the meetings of the Kopanong Student Ministry in Bloemfontein, South Africa. [6]Instagram - Kopanong Church | Ministry
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Hannah Hathorn (Optometrist)
Marriage Date	29 November 2023
Marriage Venue	Elandskloof Farm Cottages, Greyton, Helderstroom, South Africa
Family
Wife/Spouse	Hannah Hathorn
Children	None
Parents	Father- Johan Coetzee Mother- Liz Coetzee Note: They got married on 2 September 1995.
Siblings	Brother- Petrus Coetzee (Elder)
Favourites
Cricketer	Dale Steyn
Athlete(s)	Rafael Nadal, Mat Fraser
Film	The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
Superhero	Batman
Sports (other than cricket)	Baseball, American football (Rugby)
Beverage	Coffee
Money Factor
Salary/Income (approx.)	Rs 5 crores (approx. R11.1 million) [7]The Economic Times Note: This income is from his IPL contract with Mumbai Indians for 2024 season.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Gerald Coetzee

• Gerald Coetzee is a South African cricketer who holds the record of taking the most wickets for a South African bowler in a single ODI World Cup. He has gained attention for his speed and displays of energy on the cricket field.

• He played rugby, tennis, and cricket with his elder brother in his backyard during his childhood. When he was seven, he played for the Under-9 F team in a KFC mini-cricket match which increased his interest in cricket.
  

  A childhood photo of Gerald Coetzee

  

  Gerald Coetzee (in blue) with his family when he started playing cricket

• During his teenage years, he was impressed by Dale Steyn’s bowling skills and attitude and started following him. He later decided to become a professional cricketer.
  

  Gerald Coetzee during his teenage years

  

  Gerald Coetzee with Dale Steyn (left)

• Gerald Coetzee played for several age group teams from 2012 to 2016 before his maiden call-up for the South Africa Under-19 team in 2017 when he was only 16. In the 2018 Under-19 World Cup, he took 8 wickets and hit 70 runs and represented the Under-19 team in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup.
  

  Gerald Coetzee wearing the blazer of the South Africa Under-19 team

• In 2019, batting coach Justin Sammons and Rassie van der Dussen spotted him in a domestic match and approached him with a contract for Jozi Stars in the Mzansi Super League which he accepted.
  

  Gerald Coetzee (right) playing for Jozi Stars

• Rajasthan Royals (RR) signed him up for the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as a replacement for Liam Livingstone.
  

  Gerald Coetzee in Rajasthan Royals (RR) jersey

• He showed his power-hitting capabilities in a match for South Africa A against Sri Lanka A in 2023 in which he hit 77 runs off 89 balls; when he came out to bat, the team’s score was 42 runs for 7 wickets.
  

  Gerald Coetzee when he was playing for South Africa A

• In the inaugural edition of the SA20 Tournament in 2023, he represented Joburg Super Kings and was the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 17 wickets in 9 matches at an average of 13.53.
  

  Gerald Coetzee bowling during a match for Joburg Super Kings

• He conceded 40 runs and took 1 wicket on his T20I debut.
  

  Gerald Coetzee bowling in a T20 match

• He took 3 wickets for 57 runs in his first ODI match. In the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India, he took 20 wickets in 8 matches at an average of 19.80, a strike rate of 19.05, and an economy rate of 6.24; his best performance was of taking 4 wickets for 44 runs against Afghanistan. He finished the tournament as the highest wicket-taker for South Africa in a single edition of the ODI World Cup.
  

  Gerald Coetzee a wicket during the 2023 ODI World Cup

• Mumbai Indians (MI) acquired him for Rs 5 crore (approx R11.1 million) against the base price of Rs 2 crore in the 2023 auction for the 2024 IPL season.

🚨 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 🚨

1️⃣ 𝕋𝕚𝕜𝕙𝕒𝕥𝕥, 𝑭𝑰𝑬𝑹𝒀, 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝑮𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒆𝒕𝒛𝒆𝒆 Mirch: ᴅᴇʟɪᴠᴇʀᴇᴅ! 📦🔥

#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #IPLAuction @GeraldCoetzee62 https://t.co/AnohpuqTxy pic.twitter.com/SXCCXXygvv

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) December 19, 2023

• Gerald Coetzee wears jersey number 62 for South Africa which is a tribute to his father. Coetzee said in an interview that his father sacrificed many things in his life so that he could play cricket.
  

  Gerald Coetzee’s jersey number 62

• In international tournaments, he mostly bats at number 8 position in the lower order of the South African national team.

• A few cricket experts and commentators have said that Gerald Coetzee could bowl fast due to his tall height and lanky and athletic build. His physique is one of the major reasons behind his bowling speed which has often been clocked more than 145 kph (90 mph). During the 2023 ODI World Cup, his fastest delivery was recorded at 149.9 kph which was a yorker delivery.
  

  Gerald Coetzee during a practice session

• He wears a black headband due to which his fans have given him the nickname ‘The Karate Kid.’ He talked about this in an interview and disclosed that he wears the headband to keep sweat away from his eyes and face as he sweats a lot while playing. He also used to keep a mullet hairstyle which he cut a few months before the 2023 ODI World Cup. ^[8]Facebook – Gerald Coetzee
  

  Gerald Coetzee playing in a match wearing his headband

• He is fond of dogs and owns two pet dogs.
  

  Gerald Coetzee with his pet dog

• Gerald Coetzee said in an interview that he would have been playing baseball if he was not playing cricket.

• His training to recover from injuries includes weight training in the gym under his personal trainer Herman Liebenberg.
  

  Gerald Coetzee with his personal trainer, Herman Liebenberg (right)

• Whenever he is free, he likes to do outdoor adventure activities such as hiking, trekking and camping.
  

  Gerald Coetzee with his girlfriend, Hannah Hathorn, during an outdoor adventure activity

• He is a supporter and fan of Orlando Pirates Football Club.
  

  Gerald Coetzee in Orlando Pirates Football Club jersey

• He is signed up with Revolve Talent Management Agency as of January 2024. ^[9]Instagram – Gerald Coetzee