Jonty Rhodes facts for kids
Rhodes in 2013
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Jonathan Neil Rhodes
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| Born | 27 July 1969 Pietermaritzburg, Natal Province, South Africa |
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| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Middle-order batsman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Test debut | 13 November 1992 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 10 August 2000 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 17) | 26 February 1992 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 12 February 2003 v Kenya | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1988–1992 | University of Natal (Maritzburg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988/89–1997/98 | Natal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998/99–2002/03 | KwaZulu-Natal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | Gloucestershire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: CricInfo, 19 July 2009
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Jonathan Neil "Jonty" Rhodes (born 27 July 1969) is a famous South African cricket coach and former player. He is known as one of the greatest fielders in cricket history. Jonty was the first South African cricketer to take 100 catches in One Day International (ODI) matches. He played for the South African cricket team from 1992 to 2003.
Jonty Rhodes was born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. He was a right-handed batsman, known for his quick running between the wickets. However, he was most famous for his amazing fielding skills. He was especially good at catching, stopping the ball, and throwing it quickly. He often fielded at a position called backward point. A report in 2005 showed he made the ninth-highest number of run-outs in ODI cricket. He also had the third-highest success rate for run-outs.
During his playing career, Jonty played for several cricket clubs. These included the University of Natal, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, and KwaZulu-Natal. He stopped playing Test cricket in 2000. He retired from One Day International cricket in 2003 after getting an injury during the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
Besides cricket, Jonty Rhodes also played hockey for South Africa. He was even chosen for the 1992 Olympic Games squad. However, his team did not qualify for the tournament. He was also considered for the 1996 Olympics but could not play due to a hamstring injury.
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Jonty Rhodes' Cricket Journey
Playing Test Matches
Jonty Rhodes played his first Test match against India on 13 November 1992. This game was in Durban, his home city. He scored 41 runs in the first part of the match and 26 runs without being out in the second.
He scored his first Test century (100 runs) against Sri Lanka in 1993–1994. He scored 101 runs without being out, helping his team get a draw. South Africa won that series 1–0.
Jonty announced he would retire from Test cricket in 2001. This allowed him to keep playing until the 2003 Cricket World Cup. His last Test match was on 6 August 2000 against Sri Lanka. He scored 21 and 54 runs in that game.
Playing One Day Internationals
Jonty Rhodes played his first One Day International (ODI) match on 26 February 1992. This was against Australia during the 1992 Cricket World Cup. Australia scored 170 runs. Jonty helped get an Australian player out by running him out. South Africa won the match easily.
Jonty became very famous during the 1992 World Cup. This happened in a game against Pakistan on 8 March 1992. South Africa scored 211 runs. Pakistan's innings was shorter due to rain. A Pakistani player, Inzamam-ul-Haq, tried to score a run but was sent back. Jonty ran in from backward point, picked up the ball, and dived to break the stumps. This amazing run-out was captured in a famous photograph. It is still seen as one of the best moments of his career. After this, Pakistan struggled and South Africa won the match.
On 14 November 1993, Jonty set a world record. He took five catches in an ODI match against the West Indies. This was the most catches by a fielder who was not a wicketkeeper.
Jonty planned to retire from ODI cricket after the 2003 Cricket World Cup. However, his tournament ended early. He broke his hand while trying to take a catch in a match against Kenya. This injury meant he could not play for the rest of the tournament.
After Playing Cricket
Coaching and Ambassador Roles
After retiring as a player, Jonty Rhodes worked for a bank called Standard Bank. He also helped with the bank's cricket sponsorships in South Africa. Later, he became a fielding coach for the South African national cricket team.
He has also been a fielding coach for teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He coached the Mumbai Indians and later the Kings XI Punjab. In 2020, he signed a contract with the Swedish Cricket Federation. In 2022, he also became a batting coach for Punjab Kings.
In 2023, Jonty was appointed as the fielding coach for the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. He is also a mentor for the Pokhara Avengers in the Nepal Premier League. In April 2013, South African Tourism made Jonty their brand ambassador for India.
Awards and Recognition
- In 1999, he was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year. This is a very important award in cricket.
- In 2004, he was voted 29th in the Top 100 Great South Africans. This was part of a TV series.
- In 2021, he received an Honorary Doctorate Degree. This was for his amazing achievements in cricket.
Family Life
Jonty Rhodes has a family with two daughters and two sons. His first daughter, India, was born in Mumbai in 2015. Her name was inspired by India's rich culture and heritage. Jonty has a special connection with India and its traditions. He has even shared his experience of swimming in the holy river Ganga. In 2017, his second child, Nathan, was also born in India.
See also
In Spanish: Jonty Rhodes para niños
