Steve O’Keefe Age, Wiki and Bio

Steve O’Keefe

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth9/12/1984
Age39 years
BirthplaceMalaysia

Bio/Wiki

Real NameStephen Norman John O'Keefe
NicknameSok, Steve
Zodiac sign/Sun signSagittarius
HometownRichmond, New South Wales

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm
Weight73 kg
Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorSemi Blonde
Body Measurements
Chest40 Inches
Waist32 Inches
Biceps12 Inches

Personal Life

SchoolRichmond High School
CollegeNot Known
FamilyFather: Stephen (former Royal Australian Airforce officer), Mother: Jan (Nurse), Sister: Rebekah
ReligionChristianity
HobbiesPlaying golf, listening to music

Relationships & More

Marital StatusNot Known
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeNot Known
Children
SonNot Known
DaughterNot Known

Family

FatherStephen (former Royal Australian Airforce officer)
MotherJan (Nurse)
Siblings
BrotherNot Known
SisterRebekah
SpouseNot Known
Children
SonNot Known
DaughterNot Known

Career

Coach/MentorNot Known
Jersey Number#72 (Australia), #72 (Sydney Sixers, New South Wales)
Domestic/State TeamKochi Tuskers Kerala, Sydney Sixers, New South Wales
Batting StyleRight Handed Bat
Bowling StyleSlow left-arm orthodox
Nature on fieldCalm
Records/Achievements
  • While playing against Sri Lanka A in 2010, Steve took 7 wickets conceding just 35 runs and scored 61 in the first and 47 in the second innings.
  • In the 2011 Ashes series, Steve took 4 wickets for 88 runs against an in-form English lineup, the best figures by any Australian spinner in the series.
Career Turning Point41 wickets in the 2013-14 Sheffield Shield Season earned him the leading wicket-taker of the season title and proved to be a stepping stone in his career.

Favourites

Favourite Shot/BallNot Known

Some Lesser Known Facts

Steve O’Keefe's smoking habit is unknown.
Steve O’Keefe consumes alcohol.
Kochi Tuskers Kerala purchased O’Keefe for $20,000 in the 2011 IPL season.
After a Sydney hotel incident in 2016, O’Keefe committed to abstaining from alcohol for the season to earn his place back on the team.
In early 2017, playing against Campbelltown-Camden, O’Keefe took an impressive 9 wickets for 54 runs, stunning the opposition. He also caught the last batsman but didn't secure the wicket.