Corey Anderson: Biography, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics

Corey James Anderson, who was born in New Zealand on December 13, 1990, is a well-known former cricketer. At the age of 16, Corey Anderson established a new record as the youngest player in the annals of New Zealand’s first-class cricket to be awarded a national contract. Anderson, who batted left-handed and bowled left-arm medium pace, had previously competed for Canterbury and, within a year, had earned a spot in the New Zealand A squad.

The year 2014 started on an exciting note. To start the new year with a record-breaking hundred off of only 36 balls, Anderson hammered a helpless West Indies team all around Queenstown on the first of January. The globe took notice of his ability to hit the ball with enormous force and clear the ground, and as a result,The Mumbai franchise rewarded Anderson with a lucrative contract for the 2014 season of the Indian Twenty20 Cup.

Biography of Corey Anderson:

1. Real Name: Corey James Anderson
2. Other/Nickname: Coza
3. Profession: New Zealand Cricketer (All-rounder)
4. Famous for: Aggressive
5. Best Performance: Against the West Indies in 2014, he scored his second fastest ODI century in 36 balls.

Physical Status:

1. Height: 5’ 11″
2. Weight: 75 kg
3. Body Measurements: Chest: 42 Inches, Waist: 34 inches, Biceps: 14 Inches
4. Eye Colour: Light Blue
5. Hair Colour: Blonde

Personal Life:

1. Date Of Birth: 13 December 1990
2. Place Of Birth: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
3. Nationality: New Zealander
4. Hometown: Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
5. School: N/a
6. College: N/a
7. Highest Education Qualification: N/A

Family Statistics:

• Marital Status: Unmarried
• Girlfriend: N/A
• Parents: Father- Grant Anderson, Mother- Linda Anderson
• Siblings: Brother- Cameron Anderson (Elder)
• Religion: Christian
• Other Hobbies: Traveling

Career Statistics:

• Test Debut: 9 October 2013 vs Bangladesh in Chittagong
• ODI Debut: 16 June 2013 vs England in Cardiff
• T20 Debut: 21 December 2012 vs South Africa

Achievements:

• The fastest century ever scored in a One-Day International is what brought Anderson to notoriety on January 1, 2014.
• In 2006, Anderson was one of two players (current Blackcap Tim Southee being the other) to be named Gillette Cup player of the year.
• On January 1, 2014, at the Queenstown Events Centre, Anderson scored a century off of only 36 balls, besting Shahid Afridi’s previous record of 17 years. He scored 131 runs without losing a wicket, including 14 sixes and six fours.
• At the 2013 Champions Trophy, he was included in New Zealand’s ODI team and made his debut on June 16 against England in Cardiff.

Here are some lesser-known facts about Corey Anderson:

• In 2014, he was purchased by the Mumbai Indians for the staggering sum of 45 million rupees. His undefeated 95 off of 44 balls was a big reason why the Mumbai Indians overcame the Rajasthan Royals and advanced to the semi-finals. His career Indian Premier League run total is 379.
• At the age of 16, Anderson became the youngest player in the history of New Zealand first-class cricket to be offered a contract by the organization New Zealand Cricket.
• He suffers from a hearing impairment, as he is only able to hear at a volume of 5% out of his left ear.
• He became a huge fan of the cricket player Chris Cairns when he was younger and followed his career closely.

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