Garth Le Roux
- January 10, 2024
- Cricketer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Garth Le Roux |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 4, 1955(1955-09-04) |
| Age | 69 |
| Birthplace | South Africa |
| Country | South Africa |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Garth Le Roux Biography
| Name | Garth Le Roux |
| Birthday | Sep 4 |
| Birth Year | 1955 |
| Place Of Birth | South Africa |
| Birth Country | South Africa |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Garth Le Roux is one of the most popular and richest Cricketer who was born on September 4, 1955 in South Africa, South Africa.
After making his first class debut, Le Roux played for South African Universities in 1976–77. During the 1977–78 season, he took 53 Currie Cup wickets and was invited to play for Sussex. Playing for Sussex, he was recruited to play World Series Cricket in Australia where he joined fellow exiles and countrymen, Eddie Barlow, Mike Procter, Clive Rice and Barry Richards. Deprived of international cricket because of the sporting ban due to Apartheid, the South Africans were desperate to do well. With his hostile action and speed, he won the Man of the Series award.
Le Roux had a successful county career with Sussex from 1978 to 1987, playing for the county against New Zealand in 1978 and Australia in 1985. In South Africa he played Currie Cup cricket for Western Province between 1975 and 1989 and was cricketer of the year in 1978, 1986 and 1987. He represented South Africa in 15 unofficial “Tests”, taking a hat-trick against the Australian XI in 1986. Le Roux also played in 29 List A matches for South Africa.
Garth Le Roux Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Cricketer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Garth Le Roux is one of the richest Cricketer from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Garth Le Roux 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Garth Stirling Le Roux (born 4 September 1955) in Kenilworth, Cape Town is a former South African first class cricketer. He went to Wynberg Boys High School, graduating in 1973.
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Facts & Trivia
Geert Ranked on the list of most popular Cricketer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Garth Le Roux celebrates birthday on September 4 of every year.
Top Facts about Garth Le Roux
- Garth Le Roux is a former South African cricketer.
- He was born on September 4, 1955, in Port Elizabeth.
- Le Roux played as a right-arm fast-medium bowler.
- He made his international debut for South Africa in 1980.
- Le Roux represented South Africa in 9 Test matches.
- His best bowling figures in Tests were 7/91 against Australia.
- In ODIs, he played 35 matches for South Africa.
- Le Roux took a total of 47 wickets in Test cricket.
- He had an impressive average of 24.25 with the ball in Tests.
- Le Roux retired from international cricket in 1985.
What happened to Garth Le Roux?
On 10 April 2006 Le Roux appeared in court charged with 48 counts of tax fraud involving R 1.8 million. He was found guilty and on 5 December 2008 was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
How fast was Garth Le Roux?
Right arm Fast He showed what might have been in 15 “Tests” for South Africa against rebel touring sides, taking 59 wickets at 23.06. For Western Province his 372 wickets cost under 19 each, at a time when Currie Cup cricket was at its height.