Wayne Parnell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wayne Parnell
Occupation	Cricket Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 30, 1989(1989-07-30)
Age	35
Birthplace	Port Elizabeth
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Eastern Cape
Horoscope	Cancer

Wayne Parnell Biography

Wayne Parnell is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on July 30, 1989 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Cricket bowler who has played for South Africa in Tests, the ODI’s, and Twenty20. He was named the CSA U19 Cricketer of the Year during his time in the Eastern Province.

He was on the team with He was teammates with Faf Du Plessis on the South African team which played in the 2011 Cricket World Cup. on the South African team which played in the 2011 Cricket World Cup.

Wayne Dillon Parnell (born 30 July 1989) is a South African cricketer who plays for Worcestershire in English county cricket.

Parnell made his first-class cricket debut for Eastern Province in October 2006, at the age of seventeen, against South Western Districts scoring 17 and taking one wicket. In his second first-class match, he recorded figures of four for seven, and, in only his fifth first-class match, he took a hat-trick against Western Province: all three batsman were bowled. He was described as “the most talked about cricketer to hit the first-class scene for some time.”

The youngest in his family , by seven years old. He married He is the youngest child in his family by seven years. He married Aisha Baker Parnell in 2016. in 2016.

Wayne Parnell Net Worth

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

The player was born in Port Elizbeth and debuted for Eastern Province in 2006.

He changed his religion to Islam in the year 2011.

Parnell was born in Port Elizabeth in 1989. He attended Grey High School in his home town, leaving in 2007. He studied Human Resource Management at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Wayne Parnell Dating?

According to our records, Wayne Parnell married to Aisha Baker. As of December 1, 2023, Wayne Parnell’s is not dating anyone.

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At the start of the 2009 season Parnell was signed as an overseas player by Kent County Cricket Club on a six-week contract, serving as a replacement for Stuart Clark. On his county debut against Essex he took 4/78 in the first innings and top scored with 69 in the second, his maiden first-class fifty, going on to better this score in Kent’s next County championship match, against Glamorgan with an innings of 90. Parnell left Kent to join up with South Africa ahead of the 2009 World Twenty20 but after the tournament he returned for a further five weeks. Though returning to South Africa after his second spell ended, Parnell was cleared by Cricket South Africa to return to Kent and played for the county on the competition’s finals day.

Facts & Trivia

Wayne Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Wayne Parnell celebrates birthday on July 30 of every year.

On 30 July 2011, Parnell announced that he had converted to Islam in January 2011 after a period of personal study. Parnell confirmed that his teammates Hashim Amla and Imran Tahir, along with team manager Mohammad Moosajee, had no influence over his decision to convert to Islam. He considered taking the name Waleed, meaning ‘Newborn Son’, but continues to be known as Wayne.

What happened to Wayne Parnell?

In September 2018, Parnell signed a Kolpak deal with Worcestershire, making him unavailable to play international cricket. He was released by Worcestershire at the end of the 2020 season following the abolition of Kolpak status.

What is the religion of Wayne Parnell?

South African fast bowler Wayne Parnell has converted to Islam after a period of personal study and reflection and will celebrate his 22nd birthday on Friday as a Muslim.

Who does Wayne Parnell play for?

Current teams

What is a Kolpak player in cricket?

Kolpak deal states that the players belonging to the countries that have a deal with the EU can participate in any cricket tournament in an EU country without being considered an overseas player. This means they can sign contracts with English county sides without having to be fielded as overseas players.

Which South African players accepted Islam?

Bjorn Fortuin is the second South African cricketer to convert to Islam. In fact, Bjorn Fortuin is the second cricketer from the land of South Africa to convert to Islam. Earlier, left-arm seamer Wayne Parnell had also converted to Islam. Parnell played 65 ODIs and 40 T20Is for the South African side.