| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Anrich Arno Nortje |
| Nickname | Ana |
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 183 cm in meters– 1.83 m in feet inches– 6’ |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 80 kg in pounds– 176 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 40 inches – Waist: 32 inches – Biceps: 14 inches |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Hair Colour | Blond |
| Cricket | |
| International Debut | None |
| Jersey Number | #2 (Domestic) |
| Domestic/State Team | • Cape Town Blitz • Warriors • Eastern Province • South African Schools • Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Batting Style | Right-hand |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast |
| Award | 2018 Warriors Cricket Award for Most Promising Player of the Year |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 16 November 1993 |
| Age (as in 2018) | 25 Years |
| Birthplace | Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | South African |
| Hometown | Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| School | • Handhaaf Primary School, Uitenhage, South Africa • Daniel Pienaar Technical High School, Uitenhage, South Africa • Hoërskool Brandwag, Uitenhage, South Africa |
| College/University | Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Financial Planning • Post-Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Listening to Music |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Micaela Kleu (Teacher) |
| Family | |
| Fiancee | Micaela Kleu (Teacher) |
| Parents | Father– Name Not Known Mother– Amanda Nortje |
| Siblings | Brother– Anton Nortje (Elder) Sister– Lizel Bouwer |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Cricketer(s) | Dale Steyn, Mornantau ‘Nantie’ Hayward |
| Favourite Quote | “You are either getting better or getting worse, but you are never staying the same” by Drew Brees |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | IPL– ₹20 lakh/year |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Anrich Nortje
- It is unclear whether Anrich Nortje smokes.
- Is it true that Anrich Nortje drinks alcohol? Yes, Anrich Nortje can be seen enjoying a glass of wine.
- shows him holding a cricket bat, indicating his early passion for the sport.
- During his school days, he received guidance from biokineticist Runeshan Moodley, which further fueled his passion for fitness.
- During his 11th standard, a collarbone injury sustained while playing rugby prompted him to shift his focus solely towards his cricket career.
- In 2013, Anrich Nortje had his inaugural first-class match representing Eastern Province against Namibia in Windhoek, Namibia.
- In the past, he would engage in cricket matches at the Madibaz Cricket Club.
- Additionally, his name was included in the Eastern Province squad for the 2016 Africa T20 Cup.
- Anrich was chosen to represent the Cape Town Blitz in the Mzansi Super League (MSL) T20 cricket tournament in October 2018.
- Due to an ankle injury, he was compelled to withdraw from the MSL T20 cricket tournament in November 2018.
- He played just one four-day game during the South Africa A team’s tour to India in the same year.
- He was purchased by Kolkata Knight Riders in December 2018 for ₹20 lakh as a base price for the IPL auction in 2019.
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