Nathan Mitchell Coulter-Nile, famously known as Nathan Coulter-Nile was born in Perth, Western Australia on 11 October 1987. Nathan Coulter-Nile is an Australian right-arm fast bowler who remained part of the Australian limited-overs squad for many years. However, Nathan Coulter-Nile hasn’t played any match since 2019 for his national team. Nathan Coulter-Nile has troubled many batters with his pace and variations in the international circuit as well as has taken part in many T20 Leagues all over the world including the Indian Premier League. Nathan Coulter-Nile was roped in by Rajasthan Royals in the mega auction of TATA IPL 2022 for 2 crores.
Nathan Coulter-Nile Early Life and Education
Nathan Coulter-Nile started off playing cricket at the age of 7 years. He started off as a batter but eventually turned out to be a pace bowler. Nathan attended Aquinas College in Perth and played many matches for his college team at Under-17 and Under-19 level. In 2005, Nathan Coulter-Nile participated in Under-19 National Championship and took 8 wickets in 5 matches. At the age of just 16 years, Nathan Coulter-Nile took 18 wickets In 10 first-grade matches including a 5-wicket haul. In his early days, Nathan Coulter-Nile played for Fremantle District Cricket Club where he developed his cricketing skills.
Nathan Coulter-Nile International Debut
Nathan Coulter-Nile ODI Debut – 14 September 2013 against England
Nathan Coulter-Nile T20I Debut – 13 February 2013 against West Indies
Nathan Coulter-Nile Career
Nathan Coulter-Nile Domestic Career
In 2007, Nathan Coulter-Nile was picked up in the Under-19 squad of Australia to play a series against Pakistan Under-19 team in which Nathan gave some remarkable performances.
In 2009, Nathan Coulter-Nile picked 30 wickets in the season Fremantle Cricket Club.
In 2009-10, Nathan Coulter-Nile was provided with his first contract by Western Australian Cricket Association. Nathan Coulter-Nile made his first-class debut in the season and later made his List A debut in the same season.
In 2012, Nathan Coulter-Nile was picked up in the Australia A squad to play against England and South Africa A in which he performed well and earned his maiden call up for the national side.
In 2013, Nathan Coulter-Nile was picked up the Australia A squad for a tri series against India A and South Africa A. In the tournament, Nathan Coulter-Nile smashed 106 runs and also picked 7 wickets in 4 matches.
Nathan Coulter-Nile has played 37 first-class matches and taken 124 wickets with the best bowling figures of 6/84 in an innings.
Nathan Coulter-Nile has played 80 List A matches and taken 146 wickets with the best bowling figures of 5/26 in a match.
Nathan Coulter-Nile International Career
Nathan Coulter-Nile made his International Debut in a T20I match against West Indies on 13th February 2013. Nathan Coulter-Nile took 1 wicket and also smashed 16 runs off 11 balls in the match.
In May, Nathan Coulter-Nile was selected in the squad of Australia for ICC Champions Trophy. However, he didn’t a chance to play any match and warmed the bench.
In the 2013-14 ODI series against England, Nathan impressed everyone with his bowling.
He was not picked up in the squad of Australia for ICC World Cup in 2015 due to an injury.
In 2016-17, Nathan Coulter-Nile remained consistently with the national team but didn’t get many chances to play.
Nathan Coulter-Nile was picked up in the Australia team for the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019 and took 4 wickets in 5 matches. Nathan Coulter-Nile made a record of highest score by a player batting at Number 8 in a World Cup match. He scored 92 runs in a match against West Indies.
Nathan Coulter-Nile T20 Franchise Career
Nathan Coulter-Nile has been a part of many T20 Leagues all over the world including Big Bash League and Indian Premier League.
Nathan Coulter-Nile was signed by Perth Scorchers in the inaugural season of Big Bash League in 2011-12. Nathan played 6 matches in the tournament including the final and picked 10 wickets with the best bowling figures of 3/9 in a match against Sydney Thunders for which he got Man of the Match award.
In the next season Nathan Coulter-Nile was again roped in by Perth Scorchers and he took 10 wickets in 10 matches and also played a middle-order batter in the whole tournament.
In 2013, Nathan Coulter-Nile made his debut in the IPL when he was picked up by Mumbai Indians for a whopping amount of 3 crores. He played 1 match and picked a single wicket.
In 2014, Nathan Coulter-Nile was bought by Delhi Daredevils for 4.25 crores and remained part of the franchise till 2016.
In IPL 2017, he was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders for 3.5 crores and played exceptionally well in the season. In 8 matches, Nathan took 15 wickets. In 2018, Coulter-Nile was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore and then by Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020.
Nathan Coulter-Nile was roped in by Rajasthan Royals in the mega auction of TATA IPL 2022 for 2 crores.
Nathan Coulter-Nile Stats
In ODIs, Nathan Coulter-Nile has played 32 matches and taken 52 wickets with the best bowling figures of 4/48 in match.
In T20I, Nathan Coulter-Nile has played 28 matches and taken 34 wickets with the best bowling figures of 4/31 in a match.
In IPL, Nathan Coulter-Nile has played 39 matches and taken 48 wickets with the best bowling figures of 4/14 in match.
Nathan Coulter-Nile Records
· Highest Score at Number-8 in a World Cup match (92 Runs).
Nathan Coulter-Nile Family
Nathan Coulter-Nile was born in a Christian family and has 2 younger sisters in the family. Nathan Coulter-Nile got married to Shani Blay who is a physiotherapist in Western Australia and the couple were blessed with a daughter named Amelie Coulter- Nile.
Personal Information
Nathan Coulter-Nile Full Name: Nathan Mitchell Coulter-Nile
Nathan Coulter-Nile Nick Name: River
Nathan Coulter-Nile Height: 191 cm
Nathan Coulter-Nile Birthplace: Perth, Western Australia
Nathan Coulter-Nile Date of Birth: 11 October 1987
Nathan Coulter-Nile Age: 34 years
Nathan Coulter-Nile Nationality: Australian
Nathan Coulter-Nile Religion: Christian
Nathan Coulter-Nile Marital Status: Married
Nathan Coulter-Nile Jersey Number: 6
Nathan Coulter-Nile Batting style: Right-hand bat
Nathan Coulter-Nile Bowling Style: Right-arm fast
Nathan Coulter-Nile Hobbies: Listening Music
FAQs
1. When Nathan Coulter-Nile made his debut for Australia?
Nathan Coulter-Nile made his International Debut in a T20I match against West Indies on 13th February 2013. Nathan Coulter-Nile took 1 wicket and also smashed 16 runs off 11 balls in the match.
2. When Nathan Coulter-Nile made his debut in IPL?
In 2013, Nathan Coulter-Nile made his debut in the IPL when he was picked up by Mumbai Indians for a whopping amount of 3 crores. He played 1 match and picked a single wicket.
3. How many wickets Nathan Coulter-Nile has taken in IPL?
In IPL, Nathan Coulter-Nile has played 39 matches and taken 48 wickets with the best bowling figures of 4/14 in match.
4. What record Nathan Coulter-Nile made in World Cup?
Nathan Coulter-Nile made a record of highest score by a player batting at Number 8 in a World Cup match. He scored 92 runs in a match against West Indies.
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