David Miller Age, Wiki and Bio

David Miller

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalitySouth African
Date of Birth10/06/1989
Age35 years
BirthplacePietermaritzburg, Natal Province, South Africa

Bio/Wiki

Real NameDavid Andrew Miller
NicknameKiller Miller
Zodiac sign/Sun signGemini
HometownPietermaritzburg, South Africa

Physical Stats & More

Height180 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlonde

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeMaritzburg College, Pietermaritzburg

Personal Life

Family
FatherAndrew Miller
MotherNot Known
Siblings
Brother1
Sister1
ReligionChristian
HobbiesScuba diving

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeN/A

Family

FatherAndrew Miller
MotherNot Known
SiblingsBrother: 1, Sister: 1
SpouseN/A

Career

Cricket
International Debut
TestN/A
ODI22 May 2012 vs West Indies in Antigua
T2022 May 2012 vs West Indies in Antigua
Coach/MentorJason Gillespie
Jersey Number#10(South Africa), #10(IPL, County Cricket)
Domestic/State TeamSouth Africa, Kings XI Punjab, Durham, Australia, Yorkshire, Uthura Rudras, Chittagong Kings, Dolphins, South Africa A
Nature on fieldAggressive
Likes to play againstIndia and Australia
Favourite Shot/BallShot over mid-wicket
Records
  • He and JP Duminy holds the 5th-wicket ODI partnership record with 256 run-stand against England in ICC World Cup 2015.
  • He holds the world record for the highest score in a World Cup match by a #5 batsman.
  • Hitting the most number of 6's in a World Cup match with 9.
  • 2nd South African after Gary Kirsten to score a ton on World Cup debut.
Career Turning PointHe scored a match-winning 33 off 26 balls in a thriller against West Indies in his debut T20 match in 2010

Favourites

Favourite Cricketer
BatsmanMatthew Hayden and AB de Villiers
BowlerDale Steyn and Mitchell Starc
Favourite FoodChicken salad and pizza
Favourite ActorWill Smith

Some Lesser Known Facts

David Miller's smoking status is not known.
David Miller consumes alcohol.
Miller hails from a family with a sports background, influenced by his father's involvement in cricket, tennis, hockey, and squash.
Known for his hitting power, Miller once hit a 6 that accidentally hit a police officer in an IPL 2015 match against Kolkata Knight Riders, resulting in the officer losing one eye.
Miller has played for various teams like Dolphins, KwaZulu-Natal, Kings XI Punjab, Durham, Yorkshire, and Chittagong Kings.
In over 100 List A games, Miller has scored only one century but has crossed 85 runs in 60 ODIs.
Australian batsman Matthew Hayden inspired Miller to become a destructive batsman.
Despite excelling in T20 cricket, Miller has a preference for Test cricket.
He assumed the captaincy of the IPL team Kings XI Punjab in 2016.