By Afiur
September 15, 2026
Nathan Astle, born on September 15, 1971, is a former New Zealand all-rounder known for his fearless batting and useful medium-pace bowling.
Astle smashed a remarkable 222 against England in 2002, reaching his double century in just 153 balls.
Known for attacking cricket, Astle could change matches quickly with powerful strokes and aggressive batting at the top of the order.
Astle was also a valuable medium-fast bowler, taking 99 wickets in 223 international matches across Tests and ODIs.
Astle represented New Zealand from 1995 to 2007, finishing with more than 11,000 international runs and 200 wickets across formats.