Brad Hodge Wife, Age, Height, Teams, Career, Jersey Number

Brad Hodge, a talented right-handed batsman from Australia, also showcased his part-time off-spin bowling skills. Despite achieving success in domestic cricket, Hodge’s international career was marred by unfortunate circumstances. With only 46 appearances in all formats, he is often regarded as one of the unluckiest players in Australian cricket history. Had he not played during the era of Australia’s exceptional cricket team, known as the “golden generation,” Hodge’s story could have taken a different turn, given his elegant batting style and skills.

Age	48
Height	5’10” feet
Wife	Megan Hodge
Jersey Number	50

Brad Hodge Career

Brad Hodge, a highly accomplished batsman in the Australian domestic circuit, consistently displayed his talent and reliability for his state and county teams. His cricketing journey commenced in 1993-94, when he debuted for Victoria at the young age of 18 and impressively accumulated nearly 1000 runs in his first season alone. While he faced some setbacks along the way, the turn of the millennium brought about a change in fortune for Hodge. He showcased remarkable consistency in the one-day format, and during the 2000-01 season, he surpassed the 1000-run milestone as the Victorian Bushrangers advanced to a second consecutive Pura Cup final. Hodge continued his exceptional performances in the 2001-02 season, which led to him sharing the domestic player of the season award with Queensland’s Jimmy Maher.

Despite his consistently outstanding displays, Hodge’s remarkable standards of performance went unnoticed by the national team, prompting him to seek further development opportunities in the United Kingdom. Following a brief stint with Durham in 2002, Hodge joined Leicestershire, where he spent two fruitful summers. He captained Leicestershire to a victory in a domestic one-day tournament in 2004 before moving on to Lancashire in 2005. Finally, in 2004, Hodge’s impressive performances were recognized, and he secured his first Cricket Australia contract. Although Hodge was considered for the tour of India that year, Michael Clarke stepped up brilliantly in the absence of some prominent players, resulting in Hodge once again missing out on an opportunity to represent his country.

Hodge eventually made his Test debut in late 2005 against the West Indies in Hobart. In his inaugural innings, he showcased his talent by scoring a half-century, making an immediate impact. Shortly after his Test debut, he also made his ODI debut. While Hodge struggled to leave a significant mark in the initial phase of his ODI career, he stunned everyone with an unbeaten double century against South Africa in just his third Test match, played at Perth. However, due to the formidable middle-order lineup of Australia, featuring the likes of Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, and Michael Clarke in their prime, Hodge remained on the sidelines, serving as a backup plan. Hodge played what turned out to be his penultimate Test match in January 2006, and he had to wait until 2008 to play his next Test against the West Indies. It was unexpected that a batsman boasting an average of 55.88 would only feature in six Test matches throughout his career.

In 2007, Hodge did receive opportunities in the ODI squad, where he performed admirably. In the first three months of that year, he achieved unbeaten scores of over 90 against New Zealand. Hodge also scored a century against the Netherlands in the 2007 edition of the ICC World Cup. Although Australia went on to win the prestigious tournament, Hodge did not participate in the final. His last ODI appearance took place in October 2007 against India in Mumbai. Additionally, Hodge was dropped from the T20I squad in early 2008 but was later recalled after a six-year hiatus to play against England. However, this return was short-lived.

Hodge grew weary of being on the outskirts of the national Test team, leading him to announce in the 2009-10 season that he no longer possessed the motivation to participate in the longest format of the game. Instead, he desired to concentrate on the shorter formats. Thus, Hodge bid farewell to his first-class career during the 2009-10 season, while his final List A match took place in December 2011 against Queensland. Nonetheless, he remained actively engaged in various domestic leagues across the globe. Notably, he represented esteemed teams like Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League, and also showcased his skills for Kolkata and Rajasthan in the Indian T20 League. Hodge’s career is often regarded as one marked by unfortunate circumstances, cementing his legacy as a player who faced numerous challenges throughout his time in the sport.

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Test	6	11	2	503	203*	55.88	965	52.12	1	2	60	1	9
ODI	25	21	2	575	123	30.26	657	87.51	1	3	51	12	16
T20I	15	11	4	183	36	26.14	144	127.08	0	0	9	7	5
FC	223	388	38	17084	302*	48.81	–	–	51	64	–	–	127
List A	251	241	30	9127	164	43.25	–	–	29	38	–	–	93
T20	277	261	60	7406	106	36.84	5641	131.28	2	48	709	248	102