Here is all you need to know about Gerald Coetzee along with his bio, age, height, wife and bowling speed
Gerald Coetzee, a bowler from South Africa, was signed by the Mumbai Indians on Tuesday during the IPL auction in Dubai after being targetted by several clubs following his face and variations.
Who is cricketer Gerald Coetzee, biography, age, height, bowling speed, IPL salary, price, team and stats
Born: 2 October 2000 (age 23 years), Bloemfontein, South Africa
Education: St Andrew’s School, Bloemfontein
Dates joined: 28 February 2023 (South Africa national cricket team)
Current teams: South Africa national cricket team (Cricket Bowler)
Height: 1.9 m
2018/19โpresent: Free State
Batting: Right-handed
The IPL 2024 auction was predicted to be a flashbulb moment for South Africa’s Coetzee who was picked by the Mumbai Indians for Rs.5 crore. With seven wickets in the World Cup 2023, the right-arm bowler led the South African team. At an amazing average of 19.80, he took 20 wickets in just eight games.
A zippy action modelled after a certain Dale Steyn coupled with 6’3 frame and an ability to consistently clock upwards of 145kph, Coetzee has all the elements needed to become a fast-bowling legend.
Recently, the 23-year-old pacer made an impression in the second Twenty20 match against India, finishing with figures of 3/32 and leading his team to victory. Mumbai Indians paid R. 5 crore to recruit South African bowler Coetzee. As the player is in the headlines following the stunning grab in the IPL Auction, fans are curious to know about his wife.
In December of last year, Gerald Coetzee, one of the most eligible bachelors in South African cricket, tied the knot with his longtime partner Hannah. She might be seen applauding and cheering for him during the 2024 IPL edition. Here is all you need to know about her.
Who is Hannah Hathorn?
Gerald Coetzee’s wife is Hannah Hathorn. On November 29, 2023, the couple exchanged vows and became husband and wife at Elandskloof Farm in Helderstroom, South Africa. The news was shared by the cricketer through his official social media account.
Not much is known about Hannah however, Gerald often shares pictures of him with her vacationing and going out, on his Instagram account. Her username is @hannahcoetzee_ however, her account is private. According to her Instagram bio, she lives in South Africa. Her bio also suggests that she is an optometrist, a doctor who treats eyes.
Hannah has around 701 followers in her private Instagram account, as of this writing and she is following around 716 people. Unfortunately, the public cannot see the 32 pictures she has shared on the reel-sharing app. However, you can check on Gerald’s account to check out several pictures of the couple.