Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | South African |
| Date of Birth | 11/07/1996 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
Latest News about Ryan Rickelton
01/2025
Ryan Rickelton scored a Test double century (259 runs) against Pakistan at Newlands in January 2025, putting South Africa in a commanding position. This milestone followed his maiden Test century against Sri Lanka in December 2024, cementing his place in the Test squad and showcasing his ability to dominate top bowling attacks.
02/2025
Rickelton played a pivotal role in MI Cape Town's maiden SA20 title win in 2025, accumulating 336 runs in eight innings at an average of 48. He also scored 103 runs in South Africa's Champions Trophy 2025 opener against Afghanistan.
03/2025
In his debut IPL season with Mumbai Indians in 2025, Rickelton amassed 388 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 150.97, providing quick-fire starts alongside Rohit Sharma. Mumbai Indians retained him for the 2026 season following his spectacular performances.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ryan David Rickelton |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 70 Kg (154 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St Stithians College, Sandton |
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Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Girlfriend | Jamie Kronenberg |
Family
| Father | Ian Rickelton (Cricket coach) |
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| Mother | Penny Rickelton |
| Siblings | Dean Rickelton (elder) |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #44 (South Africa) | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Left-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||||||
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Favourites
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| Salary/Income | Approx. Rs 1 crore (2.12 million SAR) from 2025 IPL; retained by Mumbai Indians for 2026 season |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ryanrickelton/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/ryan.rickelton/ | |
| https://x.com/ryan__ricks | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rickelton-669021b2/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ryan was born into a sports-loving family; his father played cricket while his mother was a squash player. | |
| 2. He was encouraged by his father to become an opening batsman wicketkeeper to pursue a cricket career. | |
| 3. In addition to cricket, he played squash, soccer, and rugby, participating in various provincial tournaments. | |
| 4. His brother, Dean, also pursued sports but later chose to study IT and relocated to London. | |
| 5. After facing issues with his sweep shot, Ryan sought guidance from his mentor, Neil McKenzie, to refine his technique. | |
| 6. As a child, he practiced cricket passionately by hanging a ball from a tree in his father's garage. | |
| 7. Ryan played cricket for a school team in the UK between the ages of 6 and 7 and later spent a year in New Zealand playing cricket. | |
| 8. Ryan started intensive training at the age of 12 under Peter Stringer, focusing on playing long innings without aerial shots. | |
| 9. He excelled in weightlifting during his youth, achieving a record in the Gauteng province by lifting 61 kg. | |
| 10. To enhance his wicketkeeping skills, Ryan trained in Olympic weightlifting movements and achieved significant weights. | |
| 11. He was the leading run-scorer for Gauteng with 562 runs in the 2017–18 Sunfoil 3-Day Cup. | |
| 12. From March 2020 to October 2022, he worked as an assistant at KeConcepts and later opened his coffee shop, Roasted Coffee Co., in October 2023. | |
| 13. He achieved significant milestones during his cricket career, including several centuries and major innings performances in 2024 and 2025. | |
| 14. Ryan had a pet cat named James who passed away in October 2024. | |
| 15. He uses hot and cold therapy techniques to expedite recovery from fatigue. | |
| 16. Ryan enjoys consuming alcoholic beverages like whiskey or beer during social events. |