Jonty Rhodes

Jonathan Neil Rhodes (born July 26 1969 in Pietermaritzburg), better known as "Jonty", is a South African cricketer, famous for his fielding skills.

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July 26 - 1969 - Pietermaritzburg - South Africa - Cricketer

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Rhodes broke onto the international scene during the 1992 World Cup, held in Australasia, when he effected a spectacular run out by diving at the stumps to snare the wicket of Pakistani batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq. Until his retirement in 2004, he was viewed by many as the world's premier fieldsman, particularly when fielding in the cover point and backward point positions.

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World Cup - Australasia - Run out - Pakistani - Inzamam-ul-Haq - 2004 - Cover point - Backward point

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In his youth, Rhodes was an accomplished soccer player and represented South Africa in hockey, but turned down an opportunity to participate in the Barcelona Olympics. He also suffers from epilepsy. In 2004 he was voted 29th in the Top 100 Great South Africans (see List of South Africans). He is married to his first girlfried Kate, and has two children, Daniella, and Ross.

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Soccer - Hockey - Barcelona Olympics - Epilepsy - List of South Africans

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