Daniel Christian is an all-rounder cricketer from Australia who is known for his power hitting and intelligent bowling. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast medium.
He’s had success in franchise-based T20 leagues all over the world, but he is yet to make an impact at the international level. Aside from that, he’s a great fielder, making him a full package.
Debut
Christian lead the Indigenous Australian team that toured England, where his power hitting caught selectors attention. He made his international debut in a T20 match against West Indies in February 2010, putting on a decent bowling display by taking two wickets.
He had to wait a little longer for his ODI debut which finally came in 2012 against India in the Commonwealth Bank Tri-series. He made some quick runs and provided a vital breakthrough in the match.
Rise to Glory
His consistent positive domestic results for South Australia earned him a place in the T20 team. He was a member of Australia’s World T20 team in 2010.
In the 2012 Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series, he also put in a strong overall score. One of the highlights of the tournament was his hattrick against Sri Lanka en route to figures of 5/31.
But, since then, his international career has been inconsistent, with occasional moments of brilliance. His brute force, along with his useful seam bowling, has made him a success in T20 leagues all over the world.
His consistent positive domestic results for South Australia earned him a place in the T20 team. He was a member of Australia’s World T20 team in 2010.
In the 2012 Commonwealth Bank Tri-Series, he also put in a strong overall score. One of the highlights of the tournament was his hattrick against Sri Lanka en route to figures of 5/31.
But, since then, his international career has been inconsistent, with occasional moments of brilliance. His brute force, along with his useful seam bowling, has made him a success in T20 leagues all over the world.
Club Career
Dan Christian has had a lot of success in T20 cricket all around the world. He has represented a host of franchises in Australia, India, England, and the West Indies.
For Middlesex Panthers against Kent Spitfires, he smashed a 129* off 58 balls, the second highest innings in English T20 history to come in a losing cause.
Notts Outlaws (Natwest T20 Blast), Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL), and Hobart Hurricanes are his new clubs (BBL). He is the skipper of the Notts Outlaws football team.
At the 2018 Indian Premier League auctions, he was acquired by Delhi Daredevils for Rs. 1.5 crores.
Record
In 2012, Dan Christian became just the fourth Australian to score an ODI hat-trick, while two more Australians (Clint Mckay and James Faulkner) preceded him.
Background
Christian was born in Sydney, Australia, on May 4, 1983. After an unfortunate accident ended his fruitful playing career, he took up cricket.
He began his career with New South Wales, but in 2007 he moved to South Australia and now plays domestic cricket for Victoria.