Published on: Mar 18, 2019 9:52 pm IST|Updated on: Dec 12, 2021 2:40 pm IST
Martin Guptill – A man with the ability to hit the ball all over the park right from the word go, Martin Guptill is one of the finest batsman New Zealand has ever produced. He stashes records at will, plays as if he is playing his first game every single time, and is always there to lend a helping hand to whoever needs it in the New Zealand cricket. He has already established himself of course, but IPL has been one of the grounds left unconquered. Come 2019 and Martin Guptill will be desperate to stamp his authority in the world’s biggest T20 league, this time with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Nickname: Two Toes, Guppy, The Fish
Role: Right-hand Batsman
Height (approx.): 6’2″ (189cm)
Weight (approx.): 81kg
Eye Colour: Blue
Hair Colour: Blonde
Date of Birth: 30 September 1986
Age (as in 2021): 35 Years
Birth Place: Auckland, New Zealand
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: Libra
Nationality: New Zealander
School: Kelston Primary and Kelston High School
College: Avondale College
Educational Qualifications: NA
Family
Father: Peter Guptill
Mother: Jan Henderson
Sister: Raewyn Thomas
Brother: NA
Coach/Mentor: NA
Religion: Christianity
International Debut:
Test: vs India, 18 March 2009
ODI: vs West Indies, 10 January 2009
T20I:vs Australia, 15 February 2009
Jersey Number: 31 (New Zealand)
Major Teams: New Zealand, Auckland, Sydney Thunder, Derbyshire, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Lancashire, Barbados Tridents, Worcestershire, Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad
Nature on field: Calm
Likes to play against: Australia
Records
Career Turning Point
The world knows Martin Guptill as one of the best batsman New Zealand has ever produced, but they are unaware of the early days of this fine gentleman. He debuted for Auckland in 2006 and was out for a four-ball duck in the first innings and a 99 in the second. The spark was there, but the stats were yet to come. Three years later, the numbers had now been piled up for a call up to the national side. Ever since then, Martin Guptill has only improved as a cricketer.
Hobbies: Listening Music, Travelling
Favourite Cricketers
Martin Crowe, Sachin Tendulkar
Shane Bond
Favourite Food: Salad
Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend Laura McGoldrick
Wife: Laura McGoldrick
Marriage Date: 13 September 2014
Children: Harley Guptill (Daughter)
Lesser Known Facts