Australian cricketer Daniel Christian biography, age, height, wife, family, children, career, stats and net worth
Daniel Christian is an Australian cricketer widely considered one of the best T20 all-rounders. He is currently playing for Sydney Sixers in the BBL 2022-2023 season. On January 21, prior to Sixers’ game against Sydney Thunder, Daniel Christian announced that he will retire from professional cricket following the conclusion of the ongoing BBL edition.
Daniel (Dan) Christian net worth in 2023, biography, age, height, wife, family, career stats, IPL teams list
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— Dan Christian (@danchristian54) January 20, 2023
In this article, we’ll look at Daniel Christian’s biography, his age, family, parents and his cricketing career stats and net worth.
Who is Daniel Christian?
Full Name: Daniel Trevor Christian
Born: May 4, 1983 (age 39 years)
Birthplace: Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia
Height: 6ft
Martial Status: Married
Wife: Jorgia Dunn
Children: 1
Profession: Professional Cricketer
Jersey Number: #54
Daniel Christian, 39, is an Australian cricketer of British, Irish Catholic, and Australian Indigenous Wiradjuri descent. He was born on May 4, 1993, in Narrandera, New South Wales, Australia. Clem Christian, his father, is a former rugby player, while his mother is a housewife. His parents have played an important part in encouraging Daniel to achieve his dreams.
Education
Daniel Christian finished his primary schooling in New South Wales before moving to Sydney to attend St Gregory’s College in Campbelltown.
Wife
Daniel Christian is married to Jorgia Dunn and they have one beautiful daughter.
Playing career
Daniel Christian, then 20, joined the Australian Cricket Academy in 2003. He played List A cricket for New South Wales in 2006 and 2007 and later began his first-class cricket career with the state side. He led the Australian indigenous cricket team on a tour to England in 2009. In 2010, he made his T20 international debut against the West Indies and was picked in Australia’s squad for the 2010 T20 World Cup.
Daniel Christian has played in a number of prominent T20 leagues around the globe. He was signed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a fee of $100,000 and played for them in the IPL-6 season. He was acquired by the Rising Pune Supergiants for the 2017 Indian Premier League in February 2017. In the 2018 IPL auction, he was purchased by the Delhi Daredevils.
Stats
| Competition | ODI | T20I | List-A | T20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 20 | 23 | 120 | 399 |
| Runs scored | 273 | 118 | 2,844 | 5,778 |
| Batting average | 21.00 | 14.75 | 32.68 | 23.01 |
| 100s/50s | 0/0 | 0/0 | 2/14 | 2/17 |
| Top score | 39 | 39* | 117 | 129 |
| Balls bowled | 727 | 279 | 3,896 | 5,721 |
| Wickets | 20 | 13 | 107 | 277 |
| Bowling average | 29.75 | 30.61 | 33.50 | 29.11 |
| 5 wickets in innings | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 10 wickets in a match | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best bowling | 5/31 | 3/27 | 6/48 | 5/14 |
Net worth
Daniel Christian’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.