Neil Douglas McKenzie was born on 24 November 1975 and is a South African former cricketer, who played all three forms of the game.
11 Facts About Neil McKenzie
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Neil McKenzie was a right-handed opening batsman who played for South Africa, making his first appearance in 2000.
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Neil McKenzie is currently the high performance batting coach of South Africa.
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Neil McKenzie played for the Highveld Lions in South African domestic cricket and has played county cricket for Somerset, Durham and Hampshire.
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Neil McKenzie announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in January 2016.
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Neil McKenzie's sister, Megan, is a leading model in South Africa.
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In January 2010, Neil McKenzie joined English county side Hampshire as a Kolpak player for the 2010 County Championship.
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On 5 August 2011 Neil McKenzie hit his career best first-class score of 237 in a County Championship match against Yorkshire.
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Opening the innings, Neil McKenzie scored 23 before a torn calf muscle meant he was unable to bat in the second innings and would miss the third Test of the series.
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Neil McKenzie continued his form in the next Test against India when he registered scores of 94 and 155 not out.
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Neil McKenzie was however named as one of five cricketers of the year by Wisden, a prestigious award, dating back more than 125 years, for his form in the away series in England.