Nathan Hangan

Nathan Hangan
Nationality: Australia
Position: Allrounder
Date of Birth: 2000-01-01 Age: 25
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Nathan Hangan, an illustrious name in the world of cricket, began his journey in the quaint surroundings of Bristol, where he first held a bat as a youngster on New Year's Day, 2000. From the very beginning, it was clear Nathan had a special knack for the sport. Growing up, he was never far from makeshift cricket pitches, frequently found exchanging furious deliveries and rapid-fire strokes with neighbourhood friends. His family, incredibly supportive of his burgeoning talent, often joked that Nathan learned to walk before he could hold a cricket bat correctly.

As Nathan moved through the ranks, his ardour for cricket saw him glide effortlessly into the county circuits, with Gloucestershire securing his budding all-round talents. The year 2018 was pivotal; at just 18, he stepped onto the professional stage, marking his debut with a performance that augured a bright future. Armed with an adaptable batting approach and versatile bowling skills, Nathan quickly made sure the cricketing world took notice.

His style has always been a theatre of adaptability; he could mesmerize with his crisp, calculated shots when batting or turn the game with his cunning deliveries when releasing the ball. His strength in reading the game meant he could change the tempo with ease, oftentimes leaving opponents second-guessing. Particularly renowned for his fierce rivalry with Yorkshire, Nathan’s 2021 clash where he scored a thrilling century followed by a five-wicket haul remains talked about in hushed yet reverent tones.

Throughout his career, Nathan’s honours include being instrumental in Gloucestershire’s surprising triumph in the 2023 County Championship, a victory credited largely to his indomitable spirit and on-field strategies. In this championship run, his captaincy and clever field placements were instrumental, showing off not just his skill but a keen cricketing intellect.

What sets Nathan apart in the annals of modern cricket is not just his record-breaking all-round statistics or the trophies that glitter in his cabinet but his ability to lift those around him. During a tense T20 quarter-final, Nathan defended a seemingly impossible total, turning the game with consecutive yorkers that left even seasoned pundits in disbelief. This moment, among others, underscores a career punctuated by jaw-dropping skill and tenacity, securing Nathan Hangan’s legacy as one of the finest all-rounders of his generation.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
T20 2 2 0 21 11 10.50 33 63.64 0 0 0 0
ODI 7 7 3 40 17 5.71 71 56.34 0 0 0 1

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
T20 4 4 3 54 10 18.00 5.40 3 1 0 0 0
ODI 12 12 12 181 65.2 15.08 2.78 17 0 1 1 0

Last updated: 2020-09-12

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