Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 16/11/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Latest News about Anrich Nortje
22/04/2026
Nortje suffered another injury setback during the IPL 2026 season and exited the competition mid-season. The injury disrupted his run of matches and renewed concerns about his fitness after a series of recent absences.
21/11/2025
Anrich Nortje was recalled to South Africa’s ODI and T20I squads for the India series, marking his return to the national setup after missing time with injury. The call-up came after a long spell away from international cricket and was seen as an important step in his comeback ahead of the next major tournaments.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Anrich Arno Nortje |
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| Nickname | Ana |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Blond |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Micaela Kleu (Teacher) |
Family
| Fiancee | Micaela Kleu (Teacher) | ||||
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| Spouse | Micaela Nortje (née Kleu) |
Career
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| Batting Style | Right-hand |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
| Role | Right-arm fast bowler |
| Jersey Number | 20 (National), 2 (LSG) |
Favourites
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| Favourite Quote | "You are either getting better or getting worse, but you are never staying the same" by Drew Brees |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/anrich_nortje/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anrich Nortje began playing cricket when he was very young. | |
| 2. He is passionate about fitness and received guidance from biokineticist Runeshan Moodley during his school days. | |
| 3. Nortje experienced a collarbone injury while playing rugby in 11th grade, leading him to shift his focus entirely to cricket. | |
| 4. He made his first-class debut in 2013 for Eastern Province against Namibia in Windhoek, Namibia. | |
| 5. Nortje represented the South Africa A team during their tour in India and played in a four-day game. | |
| 6. In the 2019 IPL auction, Kolkata Knight Riders selected Nortje for ₹20 lakh. | |
| 7. He made his international debut for South Africa in March 2019. | |
| 8. Nortje won the newcomer of the year title at Cricket South Africa’s annual awards ceremony in July 2020. | |
| 9. He was acquired by the Delhi franchise for ₹6.50 Cr in the IPL 2026 Auction. | |
| 10. On 14 October 2020, during the 2020 IPL, Nortje bowled the fastest delivery in IPL history at 156.22 km/h to Jos Buttler. | |
| 11. In January 2020, in the fourth Test against England, Nortje took his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket. | |
| 12. In March 2020, he was awarded a national contract by Cricket South Africa ahead of the 2020–21 season. |