BJ Watling

Quick Facts

Full Name	BJ Watling
Occupation	Cricket Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 9, 1985(1985-07-09)
Age	39
Birthplace	Durban
Country	South Africa
Birth City	KwaZulu-Natal
Horoscope	Cancer

BJ Watling Biography

BJ Watling is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on July 9, 1985 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The test debut was made on the 11th of December of 2009, being a representative of New Zealand.

He was a representative of New Zealand at the 2012 ICC World Twenty20, where he played alongside He represented New Zealand at the 2012 ICC World Twenty20, where he was teammates with Ross Taylor..

Watling made his first-class debut for Northern Districts against Auckland on 6 December 2004 in the State Championship. Playing as a wicket-keeper he scored 37 in the first innings while batting number eight, but in the second innings was promoted to open the batting with Nick Horsley and was dismissed for one run. In his first two first-class for Northern Districts Watling played as a wicket-keeper, but the team wanted him to play as an opening batsman instead and ‘keeping fell by the wayside. Later in December Watling made his List A debut against Wellington in the State Shield. He opened the batting with Llorne Howell and was dismissed second ball without scoring a run. In September 2019 Watling joined 2nd division Durham County Cricket Club, for the final 2 games of the County Championship.

Born in South Africa, BJ Watling’s family moved to New Zealand when he was 10 years old. While at Hamilton Boys’ High School Watling was coached by former Test cricketer Chris Kuggeleijn. During his time at school, Watling won the Gillette Cup twice and he played in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2004. One of his greatest achievements at Hamilton Boys’ High School was contributing to a 200 + run partnership with Daniel Boughtwood, it remains a 1st XI record. Watling also scored 378 in the 2008 Hamilton senior club final, for Hamilton Old Boys against Eastern Suburbs.

His birthplace was Durban, Natal Province, South Africa, and moved to New Zealand when he was 10 years old.

BJ Watling Net Worth

BJ Watling is one of the richest Cricket Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, BJ Watling 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a twice Gillette Cup winner while in school. He also played for New Zealand at the 2004 U-19 World Cup.

He made his debut in the country in 2004 with Northern Districts.

Bradley-John Watling (born 9 July 1985), known as BJ Watling, is a South African-born New Zealand international cricketer who has represented Northern Districts since December 2004. He made his Test debut in December 2009 and eight months later played his first One Day International. In 2012 Watling assumed the role of wicket-keeper in Tests.

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On 16–17 February 2014 Watling scored 124 runs against India. His 352 run partnership with New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum was at the time the highest sixth wicket stand in test cricket history. This record was surpassed on 5–6 January 2015 by Watling and Kane Williamson with an unbroken 365 run partnership before a declaration against Sri Lanka at Wellington’s Basin Reserve. Both players posted their highest test scores, with Williamson not out on 242 and Watling not out on 142. Watling has also been involved in four of the seven highest 200+ run 6th-wicket partnerships in the team’s history.

Facts & Trivia

BJ Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. BJ Watling celebrates birthday on July 9 of every year.

In 2015, he became stand-in captain for Black Caps for the tour against England while many players are still fulfilling his duties in the Indian Premier League.

Is BJ Watling going to retire?

BJ Watling has announced he will retire from all cricket at the end of New Zealand’s upcoming Test tour of England.

What happen to BJ Watling?

Watling is set to play his 75th and farewell Test after recovering from a back injury that made him miss the second Test against England last week. “I’m just looking forward to playing another test match. It is an exciting one, and I’m certainly pretty pumped to be in the final.

Is this BJ Watling last test?

Personal information
Last Test| 18 June 2021 v India
ODI debut (cap 162)| 13 August 2010 v Sri Lanka
Last ODI| 11 November 2018 v Pakistan
ODI shirt no.| 47

What is the age of BJ Watling?

36 years (July 9, 1985)

Who will retire after wtc final 2021?

HIGHLIGHTS. New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman BJ Watling has announced he would be retiring from international cricket after the three Tests, including the World Test Championship final against India, on their upcoming England tour. Watling, 35, has played 73 Tests, 28 ODIs and 5 T20Is for the BlackCaps.