Published on: Mar 9, 2019 11:46 am IST|Updated on: Mar 10, 2019 12:39 pm IST
Known for his calm and composed approach, Heinrich Klaasen presently stands as a prime contender for strengthening South Africa’s meeky looking middle order. Born in Pretoria, Klaasen has scripted a stupendous tale of achievements to find himself in the reckoning for South Africa’s national side amidst all the challenges. While challenging for a place against a player like Quinton de Kock, you are bound to be sensational, and Klaasen has been nothing short of it. Come IPL 2019 and Klaasen will be set to impart his trade in the biggest league around the globe.
Name: Heinrich Klaasen Nickname: NA Role: Right-handed Batsman, Wicket-Keeper
Height (approx.): 5’11” (179cm) Weight (approx.): 73kg Eye Colour: Blue Hair Colour: Blonde
Date of Birth: July 30, 1991
Age: (As In 2019) 28 Years
Birth Place: Pretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: Leo
Nationality: South African
School: Die Hoërskool Menlopark, Pretoria
College: University Of Pretoria
Educational Qualifications: Completed Graduation
Father: Late. Paul Klaasen
Mother: NA
Sister: NA
Brother: Ryan Greyvenstein
Coach/Mentor: NA
Religion: Christianity
Test: NA ODI: vs India, 7 February 2018, at Cape Town T20I: vs India, 18 February 2018, Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
Jersey Number: 45 (Northerns, South Africa)
Major Teams: Northerns, Durban Heat, South Africa, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore
Nature on field: Calm and Composed
Likes to play against: NA
Career Turning Point
Klaasen developed interested in cricket only during his college days and thus had to struggle a lot to reach the top level. His breakthrough season was the 2015-16 season when he scored at an average of over 63 and immediately got rewarded with a call up to the national side.
Hobbies: Travelling and Music
Favourite Cricketer: Chris Gayle
Favourite Cricket Ground: NA
Favourite Sportsmen: NA
Favourite Food: NA
Favourite Actors: NA
Favourite Films: NA
Favourite Musicians/Singers: NA
Favourite Destinations: NA
Tattoos: NA Smoking/Drinking: NA/Yes
Marital Status: Married
Affairs/Girlfriends: Sone Martins
Wife/Spouse: Sone Martins
Marriage Date: November 9, 2015
Children: NA
Net Worth: INR 50 Lakh/Year