Zimbabwean-born-New Zealand cricketer Colin de Grandhomme has already earned his place in the 2019 ICC World Cup squad of the All Blacks. Besides appearing for the Kiwis in all three formats of the game, he also represents the IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore. He created a solid buzz in the media on his test debut in 2016 as he received the Man of the Match award in his very first match. And, here goes his full biography, personal life details, net worth, and many more.
Bio
| Full name | colin de grandhomme |
| Nickname | Dutchy, The Big Man. |
| Profession | Cricketer |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Country | New Zealand |
Physical Statistics and More
| Height | In Feet – 6’ 0’’ inches. Meters – 1.83 m. Centimeter – 183 cm |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 176 lbs. |
| Body measurement | Chest – 40 inches Waist – 32 inches Biceps – 14 inches |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Colin de grandhomme’s Career Records
| International Debut | – T20 -New Zealand v Zimbabwe at Auckland, Feb 11, 2012 – ODI – New Zealand v South Africa at Auckland, Mar 3, 2012 – Test – New Zealand v Pakistan at Christchurch, Nov 17-20, 2016 |
| Last Matches played | – T20 – New Zealand v India at Hamilton, Feb 10, 2019 – ODI – New Zealand v Bangladesh at Dunedin, Feb 20, 2019 – Test – New Zealand v Bangladesh at Wellington, Mar 8-12, 2019 |
| Jersey Number | 71 – New Zealand 71 – Domestic |
| Domestic/State team | New Zealand, Auckland, Jamaica Tallawahs, Kolkata Knight Riders, Manicaland, Midlands, Nagenahira Nagas, New Zealand A, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Warwickshire, Zimbabwe Under-19s |
| Favorite Opponent | N/A |
| Best Shot | N/A |
| Records | – On 2 December 2017, against the West Indies, he scored his first Test century it was recorded as the second-fastest century in Tests by a New Zealand batsman. |
| Career Turn | N/A |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast medium |
| On-field Nature | Cool |
| Coach | Unknown |
Personal Life
| Date of birth | 22nd July 1986 |
| Age (2018) | 32 years |
| Birth Place | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| College | N/A |
| Family | Father – LL de Grandhomme Mother – N/A Brother – N/A Sister – N/A Great Uncle – HL de Grandhomme, |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Traveling |
Favorites
| Favorite Batsmen | N/A |
| Favorite Bowler | N/A |
| Favorite Food | N/A |
| Favorite Actor | N/A |
| Favorite Film | N/A |
| Favorite Musicians | N/A |
Money Facts
| IPL earning | 2.2 crore INR ($320,256) |
| Net worth | Nil. |
Some Interesting facts about Colin de Grandhomme
- He has represented Zimbabwe in Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
- His father Laurence de Grandhomme was a cricketer for Zimbabwe.
- In 2018 IPL season 11th was trending and he was claimed to Royal Challenger Bangalore in 2.2 Crore.
- Colin de Grandhomme played his first match of cricket for “Manicaland” team.
