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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 best 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. Today, he is the fielding coach for the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. He also coaches Durban's Super Giants and works as a consultant fielding coach for the Sri Lanka national cricket team. Jonty was part of the South Africa team that won the 1998 ICC KnockOut Trophy. This was the first major trophy won by the country in cricket.
Jonty Rhodes was born in Pietermaritzburg, Natal Province, South Africa. He was a right-handed batsman known for his fast running between the wickets. However, he was most famous for his amazing defensive fielding. He was especially good at catching, stopping balls on the ground, and throwing from his usual position at backward point.
During his playing career, Jonty also played for various club teams. These included the University of Natal, Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, and teams like KwaZulu-Natal and Natal. He stopped playing Test cricket in 2000. He retired from One Day International cricket in 2003 after getting injured during the 2003 Cricket World Cup.
Jonty Rhodes also played field hockey for his country. He was even chosen for the 1992 Olympic Games squad. However, his team did not qualify for the tournament in Barcelona. He was also considered for the 1996 Olympics but could not play due to a hamstring injury.
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Jonty Rhodes' Cricket Career
Test Match Highlights
Jonty Rhodes played his first Test match on 13 November 1992. This was against India in Durban. He scored 41 runs in his first turn at bat.
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 went on to win that series.
Jonty decided to retire from Test cricket in 2001. This allowed him to keep playing One Day cricket until the 2003 Cricket World Cup. His last Test match was on 6 August 2000 against Sri Lanka. He was also known for hitting a special shot called the reverse sweep, which he once hit for a six.
One Day International (ODI) Highlights
Jonty Rhodes played his first One Day International match on 26 February 1992. This was against Australia during the 1992 Cricket World Cup. He helped his team win by getting a player out through a run out.
Jonty became very famous during the 1992 World Cup. In a match against Pakistan, he made an incredible run out. A Pakistani batsman, Inzamam-ul-Haq, tried to score a run but was sent back. Jonty ran in from far away, picked up the ball, and dived full length to break the stumps. This amazing run out was captured in a famous photograph. It is still remembered as one of the best moments of his career. After this, Pakistan's team struggled and South Africa won the match.
On 14 November 1993, Jonty set a world record. He took five catches in one ODI match against the West Indies. This was the most catches ever taken 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 due to an injury. In a match against Kenya, he broke his hand while trying to take a catch. This injury meant he could not play for the rest of the tournament. He was replaced by another player, Graeme Smith.
After Retiring from Playing
After he stopped playing cricket, Jonty Rhodes worked for a bank called Standard Bank. He also became involved in their cricket sponsorships. He then worked as a fielding coach for the South African national cricket team.
He was also the fielding coach for the IPL team Mumbai Indians. Later, he coached for Kings XI Punjab. The Kenyan cricket team also hired Jonty as an assistant coach. He helped them with fielding and batting until the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
In April 2013, South African Tourism chose Jonty Rhodes to be their special ambassador for India.
Coaching Career
Jonty Rhodes was the fielding coach for Punjab Kings. In September 2020, he signed a contract with the Swedish Cricket Federation. He even moved to Sweden for a while. In February 2022, he also became the batting coach for Punjab Kings for the IPL 2022 season. After that season, he left his coaching role with Punjab Kings.
Before the 2023 IPL season, Jonty was appointed as the fielding coach for Lucknow Super Giants. He is currently a mentor for Pokhara Avengers in the Nepal Premier League (NPL) 2024.
Awards and Recognition
- In 1999, he was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year.
- In 2004, he was voted 29th in the Top 100 Great South Africans. This was part of a TV series called SABC3's Great South Africans.
- In 2021, he received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Invertis University. This was for his amazing achievements in cricket.
Personal Life
Jonty Rhodes married Melanie Wolf in October 2014. They have two children together. Their daughter, India, was born in April 2015 in Mumbai. Her name was inspired by India's rich culture and heritage. Jonty has a special connection with India and has even spoken about swimming in the holy river Ganga. Their second child, Nathan, was born in India in 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Jonty Rhodes para niños
