Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 03/07/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
Latest News about Colin Ingram
22/09/2026
Colin Ingram announced that he will retire from professional cricket at the end of the season after 11 years with Glamorgan. Reports said he would remain with the club by moving into a coaching role, marking the end of a long career that included international cricket for South Africa and extensive franchise and county cricket.
11/09/2025
Colin Ingram reached 1,000 first-class runs for the 2025 season for Glamorgan. The milestone highlighted another strong county campaign, adding to the prolific form he showed in the previous summer.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Colin Alexander Ingram |
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| Nickname(s) | Bozie, Bulldozer |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blond |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Woodridge College & Preparatory School, Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
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| College/University | Woodridge College, Thornhill, South Africa; University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Fishing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Megan Olivier |
| Marriage Date | 2010 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Megan Olivier | ||||
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| Children | Mia Ingram | ||||
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #41 (South Africa), #41 (IPL) | ||||
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| Batting Style | Left-hand | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm Leg-break | ||||
| Records (main ones) | First South African and sixth player to score a century in an ODI debut; Glamorgan first-class record of 1,000 runs in 13 innings (2024); Career-best first-class score of 257* against Leicestershire at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff (2024) | ||||
| Award | 2017 Royal London One-Day Cup (RLODC) Player of the Year Award at the NatWest PCA Awards; Glamorgan Player of the Season 2024 |
Favourites
| Favourite Cricketer | Clive Rice |
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| Favourite Film | Anything Goes (1956) |
| Favourite TV Show(s) | MasterChef, CSI: Miami |
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| Favourite Book | It's Not About the Bike by Lance Armstrong and Sally Jenkins |
| Favourite Destination | Cardiff in Wales |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/colin_ingram41_cricket/ | |
| https://twitter.com/CAIngram41 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began cricket at 14 years old. | |
| 2. Led Woodridge College cricket team for three years. | |
| 3. Received scholarship to University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. | |
| 4. Debuted first-class in 2004 for Free State against Border. | |
| 5. Played in the 2004 U-19 Cricket World Cup for South Africa. | |
| 6. Enjoys playing against Pakistan and has scored multiple centuries against them. | |
| 7. Suffered a knee injury that prevented regular first-class cricket between 2017 and 2023. | |
| 8. Served as Glamorgan's T20 captain during 2018 and 2019. | |
| 9. Made his debut in The Hundred for Oval Invincibles in 2021. | |
| 10. Scored 2,001 runs across all formats in 2024. | |
| 11. Signed a new two-year contract with Glamorgan in October 2024. | |
| 12. Announced retirement from professional cricket in September 2026 and planned to move into a coaching role with Glamorgan. |