Kim Hughes

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kim Hughes
Occupation	Cricketer
Date Of Birth	Jan 26, 1954(1954-01-26)
Age	70
Birthplace	Margaret River
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Aquarius

Kim Hughes Biography

Kim Hughes is one of the most popular and richest Cricketer who was born on January 26, 1954 in Margaret River, Australia. Hughes was born on 26 January 1954, at Margaret River, Western Australia, the first child of father Stan, a schoolteacher, and mother Ruth. The Hughes family lived in nearby Kudardup, where Stan was in charge of the one-teacher school. Stan’s profession would take the Hughes family across much of the south-west of Western Australia, including postings at Ballidu, Pinjarra and Geraldton. The Hughes family settled in the Geraldton suburb of Wonthella and Hughes attended the local Allendale Primary School, where his father was the headmaster.

In 1973–74, Hughes was called up to the Western Australian squad. He acted as twelfth man in three successive matches, but was unable to break into the playing XI due to the strong Western Australian batting line-up. Impatient to play at first-class level, Hughes left for Adelaide mid-season to try his luck at gaining selection for South Australia, whose batting was not as strong. He played for East Torrens Cricket Club and awaited an invitation to play for South Australia; he was not even invited to train with the state squad. His South Australian experiment unsuccessful, Hughes—disappointed and homesick—returned to Western Australia.

After finishing high school, Hughes attended Graylands Teachers College to train as a primary school teacher. Graylands was established as a stop-gap measure but by the time Hughes arrived it had been operating for two decades and the facilities were run down and almost derelict. In 1974, his final year at Graylands, Hughes was elected President of the student council and in this role he led a campaign to improve the facilities for the faculty and students. The campaign, which included an appearance by Hughes on the ABC television current affairs program This Day Tonight, met with some measure of success.

Hughes was captain-coach of North Perth Cricket Club for the 1975–76 season. He finally broke into the Western Australian team in November 1975, making his first-class debut against New South Wales at the WACA Ground. In an innings described by New South Wales bowler Dave Hourn as the “best and most dynamic innings” he had seen in first-class cricket, Hughes continually stepped down the pitch to hit the bowling, even to the pace bowling of Len Pascoe. He was dismissed for 119, ending a partnership of 205 runs with Rob Langer. He was the fifth Western Australian batsman to make a century on first-class debut for the state. Later that season, Hughes scored a second century, against Clive Lloyd’s touring West Indians. In his first season for Western Australia, Hughes made 494 runs at an average of 32.93.

After Hughes finished primary school, the family moved to Perth. Hughes attended City Beach High School and played cricket for the Floreat Park (now Floreat) Under-16 side. In his final season at junior level Hughes scored 555 runs at an average of 46 and took 28 wickets at an average of 6, and was included in the Western Australia Colts squad. The next season, aged 15, Hughes made his first grade debut for Subiaco-Floreat Cricket Club, captained by former Test player Des Hoare; Hughes made 36 runs. In January 1970, Hughes was selected to play for Western Australia in the national under-19 carnival. His captain, Ric Charlesworth, later described Hughes as “the most gifted junior cricketer I ever saw. No one else comes close.” Later that season Hughes made his first century in first grade cricket, against Midland- Guildford; he finished the season topping the club batting averages.

Kim Hughes Net Worth

Kim Hughes is one of the richest Cricketer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kim Hughes 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Kimberley John Hughes (born 26 January 1954) is a former cricketer who played for Western Australia, Natal and Australia. He captained Australia in 28 Test matches between 1979 and 1984 before captaining a rebel Australian team in a tour of South Africa, a country which at the time was subject to a sporting boycott opposing apartheid.

After only nine first grade games, in 1970–71 Hughes was included in the Western Australian Sheffield Shield squad. Described at the time by Test wicket-keeper Rod Marsh as “a technically perfect batsman”, the Perth press speculated he might even make his first-class cricket debut later that season. Instead, Hughes suffered from the “second-year blues” and struggled for runs, averaging only 23 for the season. He was unable to break out of the slump for the next two seasons, finding himself out of the state squad. During this time he managed to retain selection in the state colts team, in one match against the Victorian colts scoring a dashing 97 before being caught on the boundary attempting to make his century from a six. It would be four years after his maiden first grade century that Hughes would make his second, against North Perth.

His first job as a teacher was at Linden Park Primary School in Linden Park during his attempt to make the South Australian team in 1974. After teaching, he found employment in the finance industry, working first for City Building Society as a promotions manager and later for Town & Country Building Society in a marketing role. Town & Country used Hughes to promote their business both in advertising and in through direct contact with investors. In return, Hughes was afforded time away from work to pursue cricket. The General Manager of Town & Country described the relationship: “[Hughes] was a great player, well presented, good looking. He was a family man. He fitted the Town & Country mould admirably.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kim Hughes height 6′ 0″ Bjørn weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Kim Hughes Dating?

According to our records, Kim Hughes married to Jenny Davidson. As of December 1, 2023, Kim Hughes’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Kim Hughes. You may help us to build the dating records for Kim Hughes!

Four weeks after marrying his girlfriend, Hughes left for England as a member of the 1977 Australian team. The tour was an unhappy one for the Australian team, losing the series three Tests to nil to England and the embryonic World Series Cricket concept caused rifts between the team members. Hughes did not play much cricket early in the tour; Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack saying that he was “kept in such idleness that [he] might have claimed restraint of trade.” He was selected to make his Test debut in the fifth Test, after the series had already been decided. Hughes, bitter about his treatment by the tour selectors, was unhappy. Hughes told a reporter congratulating him about his upcoming Test debut “Those pricks, know they have made me part of their failure”. In an uncharacteristic performance, Hughes faced thirty-four deliveries before he made his first run. It was the only run he made that innings, before he was dismissed by Mike Hendrick. Hughes’ teammate Geoff Dymock later said, “They threw [Hughes] to the wolves.”

Facts & Trivia

Bjørn Ranked on the list of most popular Cricketer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Kim Hughes celebrates birthday on January 26 of every year.

Mike Brearley led his English team to Australia in 1978–79 on the back of his victory over the Greg Chappell-led Australians in 1977. With Simpson standing down from international cricket, Graham Yallop was the new Australian captain, leading an inexperienced Australian team, with only Gary Cosier having played over 10 Tests before the series began; Hughes had only played three Tests. The Australians were no match for the experienced England team, losing the series and the Ashes five Tests to one. Playing in all six Tests, Hughes scored 345 runs at an average of 28.75; only Yallop scored more runs in what was a poor batting performance by Australia. Hughes’ only century came in the first Test at Brisbane. Having been bowled out for 116, in their first innings, Australia had lost three wickets for only 49 runs (49/3) in the second innings when Hughes joined Yallop at the crease. Yallop and Hughes scored 170 runs in partnership before Yallop was dismissed for 102. Hughes continued on and was the last Australian wicket to fall, top-scoring with 129, his maiden Test century. While England won the match by seven wickets, Hughes and Yallop at least made the Australian effort look respectable.

What does Kim Hughes do now?

One that cost him his marriage, isolated him from his family, and could have ultimately cost him his life. Hughes, once the holder of the second-highest office in the land, has now been sober for 18 months, rebuilt his relationships and taken on a new mission – helping those battling addiction.

Why did Kim Hughes retire?

Placed under extreme pressure by the media and former teammates during a series of losses to the then dominant cricket team in the world , West Indies, Hughes resigned from the captaincy, making an emotional and tearful speech. He finished his career playing cricket in South Africa.

Why did Kim Hughes step down?

When the might of the West Indies beat Australia 3-1 in the 1984/85 Test series in Australia, the pressure became too much and Hughes was forced to resign. ‘The constant speculation, criticism and innuendo by former players and sections of the media have taken their toll.

How old is Kim Hughes?

68 years (January 26, 1954)

Is Kim Hughes married?

Jenny Davidson