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Elliott in 2018
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Grant David Elliott
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| Born | 21 March 1979 Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa |
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| Nickname | Shunt, Magic, Hairy Javelin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium, occasional off spin and leg spin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | All-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut (cap 236) | 22 March 2008 New Zealand v England |
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| Last Test | 3 December 2009 New Zealand v Pakistan |
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| ODI debut (cap 150) | 18 June 2008 New Zealand v England |
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| Last ODI | 8 February 2016 New Zealand v Australia |
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| ODI shirt no. | 88 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 36) | 15 February 2009 New Zealand v Australia |
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| Last T20I | 12 September 2017 World XI v Pakistan |
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| 1996/97 | Transvaal B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998/99 | Gauteng | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999/00–2000/01 | Griqualand West | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001/02–2002/03 | Gauteng | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005/06–2016/17 | Wellington (squad no. 44) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Surrey | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Leicestershire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Quetta Gladiators | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | St Lucia Zouks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Chittagong Vikings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | Lahore Qalandars (squad no. 88) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | Warwickshire (squad no. 88) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 13 January 2019
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Grant David Elliott, born on March 21, 1979, is a former New Zealand cricketer. He played all types of cricket games. He was mainly a batting all-rounder, meaning he was good at both batting and bowling. In 2015, he helped New Zealand reach their first-ever Cricket World Cup Final. He was named 'Man of the Match' for his amazing performance against South Africa.
In New Zealand, he played for the Wellington team. His team, New Zealand, finished second in the 2015 World Cup. Grant stopped playing international cricket in March 2017. By August 2018, he had retired from all cricket games.
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Grant Elliott's Early Life
Grant Elliott grew up in South Africa. His father was a plastic surgeon. Grant went to St Stithians College, a school known for producing great cricketers. Some famous cricketers from his school include Michael Lumb and Kagiso Rabada.
Starting Cricket in South Africa
Grant first played cricket for Gauteng in 1996–97. In his first game, he scored 67 runs. His captain, Ken Rutherford, who was a former New Zealand test captain, gave him advice. Rutherford thought that a system in South African cricket might make it hard for Grant to play at a higher level. Because of this, Grant moved from his hometown of Johannesburg to New Zealand in 2001. Before moving, he played one match for South Africa 'A' against India 'A'. He became eligible to play for New Zealand in 2007.
Playing for New Zealand
Grant was called to join the New Zealand national team in early 2008. This was during England's tour of New Zealand. He played his first Test match against England on March 22, 2008, in Napier. He took the place of another player, Jacob Oram.
Grant also made his first One Day International (ODI) appearance for New Zealand against England. In that game, he took 3 wickets. In his second ODI, he scored his first half-century (50 runs). His first ODI century (100 runs) came in a game against Australia. He scored 115 runs in the Chappell-Hadlee series on February 8, 2009.
He also played very well in the Champions Trophy in South Africa in 2009. He took four wickets against England, which helped New Zealand reach the semifinals. In the semifinals, he scored 75 runs not out. This helped the Black Caps (New Zealand team) win against Pakistan.
Amazing Cricket Records
Grant Elliott scored his second ODI century when Sri Lanka visited New Zealand. This was just before the 2015 Cricket World Cup. In that game, Grant and Luke Ronchi broke several batting records. They helped New Zealand recover from a tough spot (93 runs for 5 wickets). They ended up scoring a huge total of 360 runs in 50 overs. Their partnership of 267 runs was the highest 6th wicket partnership ever in ODIs.
In the first-ever Pakistan Super League in 2016, Grant and Zulfiqar Babar set another record. They made the highest 10th wicket partnership in any Twenty20 (T20) match, scoring 63 runs together.
The 2015 World Cup Journey
Grant's most memorable moment was in the 2015 World Cup Semi-final against South Africa. He scored an unbeaten 84 runs and was named the Man of the Match. He hit the winning six-run shot off the second-to-last ball of the game. This shot, against bowler Dale Steyn, made history. It sent New Zealand into their first-ever Cricket World Cup Final. In the final match against Australia, Grant was New Zealand's top scorer, making 83 runs.
After the World Cup, Grant was chosen for the Twenty20 team in 2016. This was after he recovered from an arm injury he got while playing for Wellington. In April 2016, Grant announced he was retiring from ODI cricket. In August 2017, he was selected for a World XI team. This team played three Twenty20 International matches against Pakistan in the 2017 Independence Cup in Lahore.
Grant Elliott's Strengths
Ken Rutherford noticed Grant's strong batting technique early on. He also noted that Grant sometimes lacked confidence in himself. Anthony Stuart, a former coach, said Grant was "a tough cookie." He praised Grant's dedication and strong work ethic. Glenn Turner, a former national selector, described Grant as a "thoughtful character." He especially admired Grant's shots on the offside, like his signature lofted drive over extra cover.
Other Activities
In 2008, Grant played for Weybridge Cricket Club in England. Grant also created the Buzz Cricket Bat. He and other players like Luke Woodcock used this bat. Luke Woodcock once scored 220 runs in a first-class game using a Buzz bat.
After getting injured, Grant worked with Sky Sport as a commentator. In 2015, he also worked part-time as a business development manager. Today, he works as a partnership manager for Life Flight. He also comments on cricket for TVNZ and SENZ. His international shirt number, 88, is now used by another New Zealand player, Devon Conway.
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Elliott in 2018
