Hashim Amla

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hashim Amla
Occupation	Cricket Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 31, 1983(1983-03-31)
Age	41
Birthplace	Durban
Country	South Africa
Birth City	KwaZulu-Natal
Horoscope	Pisces

Hashim Amla Biography

Hashim Amla is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on March 31, 1983 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Professional cricketer. Most well-known as South Africa’s batsman. He is the first South African player to achieve a triple century in Test cricket and he also reached 5,000 ODI runs within just 101 innings, an international record.

He and He and AB de Villiers set a South African record with a 308-run 4th- wicket partnership in 2014. established a South African record in 2014 with a 308-run partnership for the 4th wicket.

Upon graduating from Durban High School and impressing on the youth circuit, Amla made his debut for his provincial team, the KwaZulu-Natal Dolphins, soon captaining South Africa at the 2002 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, leading his team to the final. During his formative years, former Western Province captain and coach Hylton Ackerman had been influential in Amla’s development, first spotting his talent and honing his skills during his coaching career. His promise led him to being appointed captain of KwaZulu- Natal at the young age of 21. Amla was cited as a future captain of South Africa ever since his first-class years. Amla moved from the Dolphins to Cape Cobras in 2013.

Making his debut at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 28 November 2004, he initially made a slow start to his career, with his technique having been criticized after scoring 36 runs in the 2004 series against England. After honing his technique and working on his skills with the Dolphins, for whom he regularly top-scored in the South African domestic circuit, he proved his critics wrong in 2006 as he scored a comeback 149 against New Zealand at Newlands, Cape Town, helping guide South Africa to a match-saving draw. He subsequently continued this success, earning a national contract and scoring 1599 runs at an average of 57.10 in his next 19 Tests, solidifying his position as South Africa’s regular number 3 batsman. On 27 March 2008, he scored an unbeaten 159 against India in Chennai amidst searing conditions. His success throughout the 2008 year, in which he scored 1012 runs, consisted of numerous centuries and solid performances against India, England and Australia. During South Africa’s 2009 tour of Australia, Amla helped South Africa win a historic Test and one day series victory over Australia, scoring 259 runs at an average of 51.80 during the Tests and contributing crucial scores in the one day series, including a match-winning 80 in the series clincher.

He was born in Durban (South Africa). He married Sumaiyah Amla.

Hashim Amla Net Worth

Hashim Amla is one of the richest Cricket Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hashim Amla 's net worth $50 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was able to play with the KwaZulu Natal Dolphins after high school. In 2004, he made his Test debut.

He was named Wisden’s Cricketer of the Year in 2013. He was the fourth player to score an ODI century against all Test-playing nations.

Hashim Mohammed Amla OIS (born 31 March 1983) is a former South African international cricketer who played for South Africa in all three formats of the game. He is regarded as one of the greatest opening batsmen of all time. Amla currently holds the record for being the fastest ever to 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 and 7000 ODI runs. He also became the fastest cricketer to reach 10 ODI centuries. Amla is an occasional off break bowler and was South Africa’s Test captain from June 2014 to January 2016.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Hashim Amla height 6 ft 0 in Hashim weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Hashim Amla Dating?

According to our records, Hashim Amla married to Sumaiyah Amla. As of December 1, 2023, Hashim Amla’s is not dating anyone.

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During the first Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park, Amla was dismissed lbw to Nuwan Pradeep in the second innings, becoming the 10,000th lbw victim in Test cricket history.

Facts & Trivia

Hashim Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Hashim Amla celebrates birthday on March 31 of every year.

For his performances in 2010 and 2011, he was named in the World Test XI by the ICC .

Is Hashim Amla from India?

Personal information
National side| South Africa (2004–2019)
Test debut (cap 295)| 28 November 2004 v India
Last Test| 21 February 2019 v Sri Lanka

Where is Hashim Amla originally from?

Durban, South Africa

Why Hashim Amla does not play IPL?

Hashim Amla revealed that he avoided playing in Indian Premier League (IPL) as he believes the T20 league spread things which are forbidden in Islam. Hashim Amla revealed that he avoided playing in Indian Premier League (IPL) as he believes the T20 league spread things which are forbidden in Islam.

How many centuries Hashim Amla have?

28

Can Kohli score 100 centuries?

After a wait of 1,020 days, Virat Kohli finally scored a century against Afghanistan at the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022. He ended up smashing 122* off just 61 balls and equalled Ponting’s tally of 71 tons.