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Dane Paterson

movie Cricketer (Bowler) cake 4 April 1989 (Tuesday) (Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa)
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Height

5' 9" (175 cm)

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Age

35

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Nation

South African

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 4 April 1989 (Tuesday)
Birthplace: Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Nationality: South African
Hometown: Cape Town

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
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Children: Son- 2

Education

Schools: Brackenfell High School, West Cape

Lifestyle

Religion: Christianity
Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Dane Paterson

  • Dane Paterson liked playing rugby and cricket during childhood, but later chose cricket as his professional sport.
  • In 2016, he was awarded the 18th Altiorum for being selected as a Proteas (South African) cricketer.
  • In 2017, Bloem City Blazers acquired him for South Africa’s inaugural T20 Global League but the league was later cancelled.
  • In 2018, he was the highest wicket-taker for Paarl Rocks in the Mzansi Super League T20 tournament with 10 wickets in 11 matches.

    Dane Paterson when he played in the South African domestic cricket
    Dane Paterson when he played in the South African domestic cricket
  • In March 2021, he moved to England, signed a contract with Nottinghamshire, and took 51 wickets in his debut county season.
  • In 2022, he took 75 wickets across all formats in English domestic cricket, helping Nottinghamshire win Division Two. He then signed a two-year contract extension with them.

    Dane Paterson (holding the trophy) celebrating with his teammates after winning the 2022 Division Two
    Dane Paterson (holding the trophy) celebrating with his teammates after winning the 2022 Division Two
  • In April 2023, he took his 500th first-class wicket, playing for Nottinghamshire against Somerset.
  • In May 2023, while playing for Nottinghamshire, he took 5 wickets for 16 runs in the Northamptonshire.

    Dane Paterson showing ball to the crowd during a match for Nottinghamshire
    Dane Paterson showing the ball to the crowd during a match for Nottinghamshire
  • He made his test debut in 2020, but since he bowls with a speed of around 120 kph (75 mph) and could not take many wickets, he was not selected again till 2024.
  • In December 2024, he was selected again for the series against Sri Lanka. He took 5 wickets for 71 runs in the first innings and 2 wickets for 33 runs in the second innings, helping them win the match.
  • After his achievement, he posted a message to his haters on X (formerly Twitter) and thanked them for doubting him, which motivated him to give his best performance.

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    Dane Paterson’s tweet to his haters after his comeback for South Africa at the age of 35 years
  • On 26 December 2024, he made headlines by taking 5 wickets for 61 runs in the first innings against Pakistan.
  • He often drinks alcoholic drinks like beer during parties or celebrations.

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