New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Josef Santner, famously known as just Mitchell Santner, has secured his place in the 2019 ICC World Cup squad of the All Blacks. Besides appearing for his country, he also represents the IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings since 2018. Since the retirement of Daniel Vettori, Santner became the main left-arm spinner of the Kiwis. And, here goes his full biography, personal life, awards, net worth, and many more.
Bio
Full name
Mitchell Josef Santner
Nickname
Flatline, Slinky
Profession
Cricketer
Role
All-rounder
Country
New Zealand
Physical Statistics and More
Height
In Feet – 6’ 0’’ inches. Meters – 1.82 m. Centimeter – 182 cm
- T20 -England v New Zealand at Manchester, Jun 23, 2015 - ODI - England v New Zealand at Birmingham, Jun 9, 2015 - Test -Australia v New Zealand at Adelaide, Nov 27-29, 2015
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 West Indies at Hamilton, Dec 9-12, 2017
Jersey Number
Domestic/State team
New Zealand, Chennai Super Kings, New Zealand Masters, Northern Districts, Northern Districts A, Northern Districts Under-19s
Favorite Opponent
Australia
Best Shot
N/A
Records
- In the first match against host India, Santner won the man of the match award for his brilliant bowling performances, which lead his side to win by 47 runs. - During the fourth ODI in the same series, he hit 28 runs off Adil Rashid in one over, which is the second highest runs off one over ever posted in England.
Career Turn
- Santner was elevated after 2014–15 domestic season. He was named after the retirement of Daniel Vettori as New Zealand searched for another left-arm spin option.
He made his Test match debut against Australia on 27th November 2015, which was the first day/night Test. He then named the first player in history to make his test debut in a Day Night.
In 2011, Santner was signed by New Zealand first-class cricket team, Northern Districts.
He likes dogs and cats as pets.
Santner was named as World's top-ranked T20 international bowler replacing teammate Ish Sodhi in January 2018.
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