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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 October 1988 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Role | Batsman |
| International information | |
| National side | |
| T20I debut (cap 47) | 19 October 2023 v Nepal |
| Last T20I | 31 October 2023 v Bahrain |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 31 October 2023 | |
Martin Coetzee (born 12 October 1988) is a South African-born cricketer who plays international cricket for Hong Kong.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]Coetzee made his Twenty20 debut for Gauteng in the 2018 Africa T20 Cup on 14 September 2018.[4] He made his first-class debut for Gauteng in the 2018–19 CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup on 4 October 2018.[5]
Coetzee's career in South Africa stalled in 2019 after he was released from his provincial contract.[2] Contemplating retirement, he relocated to Hong Kong for non-cricketing reasons when his wife accepted a teaching position.[2] He initially intended to play cricket only recreationally.[2]
Upon joining the Hong Kong Cricket Club, he discovered a highly organized and competitive local cricket scene with a clear pathway to international representation through a three-year residency qualification.[2] This inspired him to pursue a career with the national team. After completing his residency, Coetzee established himself as a top-order batter for Hong Kong.[2] Outside of his national duties, he works as a professional coach.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Martin Coetzee Profile - Cricket Player Hong Kong | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Archived from the original on 5 January 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Kishore, Shashank (10 September 2025). "How Martin Coetzee fell in love with Hong Kong cricket". Cricinfo.
- ↑ McNamara, Paul (9 February 2025). "Coetzee roars back into form as Hong Kong blitz Bahrain in Challenge League B". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 12 September 2025.
- ↑ "Pool B, Africa T20 Cup at Oudtshoorn, Sep 14 2018". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ↑ "Pool A, CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup at Johannesburg, Oct 4-6 2018". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 4 October 2018.