Colin Munro Age, Wiki and Bio

Colin Munro

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityNew Zealander
Date of Birth11/03/1987
Age37 years
BirthplaceNatal, Durban, South Africa

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Eye ColorLight Blue
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

Schools Attended
  • Maidstone Primary School, Tongaat, South Africa
  • Glenwood Boarding School, Durban, South Africa
  • Pakuranga College, Auckland, New Zealand

Personal Life

Zodiac SignPisces
HometownAuckland, New Zealand
ReligionChristianity
HobbiesListening to Music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsTehere Munro
WifeTehere Munro (Nurse)
Children
SonConor
DaughterChloe

Family

FatherName Not Known
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
BrotherBrett Munro (Cricketer)
SistersNot Known

Career

International Debut
Test11 January 2013 vs South Africa in Port Elizabeth
ODI22 January 2013 vs South Africa in Kimberley
T2021 December 2012 vs South Africa in Durban
Jersey Number#82 (New Zealand), #82 (IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State Team
  • New Zealand
  • Auckland
  • New Zealand A
  • Worcestershire
  • Mumbai Indians
  • Kolkata Knight Riders
Nature on FieldAggressive
Likes to Play AgainstSouth Africa
Favourite ShotHit over mid-wicket
Records
  • Hit the 2nd fastest T20 international 50 of just 14 balls against Sri Lanka in 2016.
  • He holds the world record for hitting the most number of 6's (23) in any First-Class or domestic cricket match.
Career Turning PointHis performance for Auckland in 2012 HRV Cup, where he scored a century and 3 fifties.

Favourites

Cricketer
BatsmanJacques Kallis
BowlerDale Steyn
FoodChicken
ActressMeghan Markle

Some Lesser Known Facts

Colin Munro does not smoke.
Colin Munro does drink alcohol.
Colin Munro was born in South Africa.
In 2002, Munro's family moved from South Africa to New Zealand for better prospects.
In 2016, Colin Munro gained fame for scoring a 50 off 14 balls, the fastest by a New Zealander in T20 and the second fastest overall.
Jacques Kallis, the South African all-rounder, inspired Colin Munro to pursue a career in cricket.