Jonty Rhodes

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jonty Rhodes
Occupation	Cricket Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 27, 1969(1969-07-27)
Age	55
Birthplace	Pietermaritzburg
Country	South Africa
Birth City	KwaZulu-Natal
Horoscope	Cancer

Jonty Rhodes Biography

Jonty Rhodes is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on July 27, 1969 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. South African cricketer who represented the nation in both Test and ODI games from 1992 until 2003. In 2004 he was ranked at 29th place on the South African broadcaster SABC3’s “Great South Africans” television series”Top 100 Great South Africans.

He as well as He and Nicky Boje both represented South Africa at the 1999 Cricket World Cup. both were part of South Africa at the 1999 Cricket World Cup.

Rhodes shot to fame after South Africa’s fifth game of the World Cup, against Pakistan on 8 March 1992 at the Brisbane Cricket Ground. South Africa batted first, scoring 211 off 50 overs. Pakistan’s innings was reduced to 36 overs because of rain interruptions, with the target revised from 212 to 194 runs. Inzamam-ul-Haq and Pakistan captain Imran Khan resumed the innings when play was restarted. With the score at 135/2 Inzamam, who was at the time on 48, set off for a run but was turned back by Khan. The ball had rolled out towards Rhodes who ran in from backward point, gathered the ball and raced the retreating Inzamam to the wicket. Rhodes, with ball in hand, dived full length to break the stumps and effect the run out. The run out, the subject of a famous photograph by Jim Fenwick, is still considered one of the more spectacular feats of that World Cup and the defining moment of Rhodes’ career. Pakistan’s innings faltered from then on, eventually finishing on 173/8 with South Africa winning by twenty runs.

Rhodes made his One Day International début against Australia in South Africa’s opening match of the 1992 Cricket World Cup at the Sydney Cricket Ground on 26 February 1992. Australia batted first, scoring 170, and Rhodes dismissed Craig McDermott via a run out. South Africa scored 171 to win the match by nine wickets; Rhodes was not required to bat.

He was married to Kate McCarthy 1994. They separated in 2013 following long separation.

Jonty Rhodes Net Worth

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

His birthplace was in Pietermaritzburg and was a player at an organization called the University of Natal from 1988 until 1992.

It was interesting to note that he was selected to play for his South African national team at the 1992 Olympic Games.

Jonathan Neil Rhodes (born 27 July 1969) is a South African cricket commentator and former Test and One Day International cricketer. He is considered the greatest fielder of all time. He played for the South African cricket team between 1992 and 2003.

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Who is Jonty Rhodes Dating?

According to our records, Jonty Rhodes married to Melanie Wolf , Kate McCarthy. As of December 1, 2023, Jonty Rhodes’s is not dating anyone.

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He married Kate McCarthy, a niece of Cuan McCarthy, on 16 April 1994 in Pietermaritzburg. The couple has two children a daughter, Danellia Rhodes, and a son Ross Rhodes. The couple has split up since. In 2015, Rhodes’ second wife Melanie gave birth to a daughter in Mumbai. He named his daughter India Jeanne Rhodes. This inspiration came from India’s rich mix of culture, heritage, and tradition. Finding India to be very spiritual and forward-thinking, Jonty has been a regular visitor to India.

Facts & Trivia

Jonty Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Jonty Rhodes celebrates birthday on July 27 of every year.

During his career he also played club cricket for the University of Natal in Pietermaritzburg and first-class cricket for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, KwaZulu-Natal, Natal and the Dolphins. Rhodes retired from Test cricket in 2000, and from one day cricket in 2003 after an injury during the 2003 Cricket World Cup.

Which cricketer has never dropped a catch?

Personal information
Full name| Jonathan Neil Rhodes
Born| 27 July 1969 Pietermaritzburg, Natal Province, South Africa
Batting| Right-handed
Bowling| Right-arm medium

Is Jonty Rhodes the best fielder?

Rhodes, who is considered to be the best fielder of all time, went on to say: “He goes for the ball which is pretty much what my philosophy is, ‘if you don’t go, you’ll never know’ and he has done that. He has taken great catches in the slips and in the outfield and in the circle. I have loved watching Suresh Raina.

Which team did Jonty Rhodes play in IPL?

He is also the current fielding coach of the South African national team and Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Interesting facts: Jonty was called for hockey trials to the 1996 Olympics, but he was ruled out due to an hamstring injury.

What does Jonty Rhodes do now?

He was appointed fielding coach for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for the 2020 IPL season after previously coaching the Mumbai Indians for several seasons. In September 2020, Rhodes made a deal to join the Swedish Cricket Federation as head coach for junior cricket.

Who is the Sixer King of cricket?

Chris Gayle holds the record for the most number of sixes in international cricket with 553 from 483 matches across all three formats.