Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 02/10/2000 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Gerald William Coetzee |
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| Nickname | The Karate Kid |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" (191 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) | ||||||
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| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Did not attend |
| Educational Qualification | Matriculation (equivalent to 12th standard) (at Saint Andrew's School) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Religious Views | Attends the meetings of the Kopanong Student Ministry in Bloemfontein, South Africa. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Hannah Hathorn (Optometrist) |
| Marriage Date | 29 November 2023 |
| Marriage Venue | Elandskloof Farm Cottages, Greyton, Helderstroom, South Africa |
| Spouse | Hannah Hathorn (Optometrist) |
Family
| Father | Johan Coetzee |
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| Mother | Liz Coetzee |
| Note | They got married on 2 September 1995. |
| Siblings | Petrus Coetzee (Elder) |
| Spouse | Hannah Hathorn |
Career
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| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast | ||||||||||||||
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Favourites
| Cricketer | Dale Steyn |
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| Film | The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) |
| Superhero | Batman |
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| Beverage | Coffee |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/gerald_coetzee62/ | |
| https://twitter.com/GeraldCoetzee62 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gerald Coetzee, a South African cricketer, holds the record for most wickets by a South African bowler in a single ODI World Cup. | |
| 2. Known for his speed and energy on the field, Coetzee played rugby, tennis, and cricket with his brother in childhood. | |
| 3. Impressed by Dale Steyn, Coetzee started following him in his teens and decided to pursue a professional cricket career. | |
| 4. Coetzee received his first call-up to the South Africa Under-19 team at just 16 in 2017, going on to represent them in multiple World Cups. | |
| 5. Spotted by coaches in 2019, Coetzee signed for Jozi Stars in the Mzansi Super League and later joined Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. | |
| 6. In a match against Sri Lanka A, he scored 77 runs off 89 balls and was the 2023 SA20 Tournament's second-highest wicket-taker. | |
| 7. Debuting in T20Is with 1 wicket and ODIs with 3 wickets, Coetzee excelled in the 2023 ODI World Cup, finishing as South Africa's leading wicket-taker. | |
| 8. Mumbai Indians secured Coetzee for Rs 5 crore in the 2023 IPL auction, and he attributes his jersey number 62 to his father's sacrifices. | |
| 9. Known for his fast bowling, Coetzee's fans nicknamed him 'The Karate Kid' due to his black headband worn to keep sweat away. | |
| 10. Aside from cricket, Coetzee enjoys outdoor activities, supports the Orlando Pirates Football Club, and has two pet dogs. | |
| 11. He is known for his passionate and aggressive celebrations after taking wickets, drawing comparisons to former South African pacer Dale Steyn's body language. |