Kiwi batsman Colin Munro has recently earned his place in the 2019 ICC World Cup squad of New Zealand. Besides representing his country, he also plays for IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils and PSL franchise Karachi Kings since last year. He has created a solid buzz in the media after he scored three T20 international centuries for his country. And, here goes his full biography, personal life details, net worth, and many more.
Bio
| Full name | Colin Munro |
| Nickname | Hit Man |
| Profession | Cricket |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Country | New Zealand |
Physical Statistics and More
| Height | In Feet – 5’ 10’’ inches. Meters – 1.78 m. Centimeter – 178 cm |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 70 kg In pounds – 154 lbs. |
| Body measurement | Chest – 40 inches Waist – 34 inches Biceps – 14 inches |
| Eye Color | Light Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Colin Munro’s Career Records
| International Debut | – T20 – South Africa v New Zealand at Durban, Dec 21, 2012 – ODI – South Africa v New Zealand at Kimberley, Jan 22, 2013 – Test – South Africa v New Zealand at Port Elizabeth, Jan 11-14, 2013 |
| Last Matches played | – T20I – New Zealand v India at Hamilton, Feb 10, 2019 – ODI – New Zealand v Bangladesh at Dunedin, Feb 20, 2019 – Test – No match played after the debut. |
| Jersey Number | 82 – New Zealand 82 – IPL, Country Cricket |
| Domestic/State team | New Zealand, Auckland, Delhi Capitals, Delhi Daredevils, Karachi Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, New Zealand A, New Zealand Under-19s, Sydney Sixers, Trinbago Knight Riders, Worcestershire, Worcestershire 2nd XI |
| Favorite Opponent | South Africa |
| Best Shot | Hit over mid-wicket |
| Records | – In the second T20I at Eden Park, Munro recorded the second fastest T20I fifty of all time in 14 balls, with seven sixes. – On 3 January 2018, during the series against the West Indies, he became the first player to score three centuries in T20I cricket. – He holds the world record of most number of 6’s in any first class or domestic cricket match. |
| Career Turn | In 2012 HRV Cup he scored a century and 3 fifties for Auckland. |
| Batting Style | Left-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium |
| On-field Nature | Aggressive |
| Coach | Unknown |
Personal Life
| Date of birth | 11th March 1986 |
| Age (2019) | 32 years |
| Birth Place | Durban, Natal Province, South Africa |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Kiwi |
| School | Maidstone Primary School in Tongaat |
| College | Pakuranga College |
| Family | Father – N/A Mother – N/A Brother – Brett Munro (Cricketer) Sister – Nil |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Wife | N/A |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Listening to music |
Favorites
| Favorite Batsmen | Jacques Kallis |
| Favorite Bowler | Dale Styne |
| Favorite Food | Chicken |
| Favorite Actress | Meghan Markle |
| Favorite Film | N/A |
Money Facts
| Salary | N/A |
| Net worth | $ 3 million |
Some Interesting facts about Colin Munro
- Colin is south-African by birth.
- Munro has no habit of smoking but yet drinks alcohol.
- His family migrated from South Africa to Auckland, New Zealand for better opportunities.
- South-African all-rounder Jacques Kallis was his inspiration to play cricket.
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