Clinton James "Clint" McKay is a former Australian international cricketer. He was a member of the Victoria side and has represented Australia at one day international and Test level. A right-arm fast-medium bowler has deadly accuracy, he made his first-class debut for Victoria in November 2006. He later took 6/34 for Victoria's 2nd XI and forced his way into the one-day team, debuting against Tasmania at the MCG.
McKay announces retirement from Australian cricket
After carrying the drinks for Victoria's Sheffield Shield final-winning side in Glenelg last week, Clint McKay has called time on an 11-year Australian first-class and international career.
McKay, who will continue to ply his trade with Leicestershire in England's County Championship, played a single Test for Australia against the West Indies in 2009, as well as six T20 Internationals, but the fast bowler excelled in the 50-over format, finishing with an outstanding bowling record in 59 ODIs. He became a key fixture in Australia’s one-day side from 2009 - where he picked up the wickets of Indians Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni on international debut in Hyderabad - to his last match for Australia in early 2014, taking 97 wickets at 24.37, including a hat-trick against England.
Famous For
- Australian professional cricketer
- A right-arm fast-medium bowler with deadly accuracy
- International debut in Hyderabad when he took wickets of Sachin Tendulkar and Ms.Dhoni
Early Life of Clint Mckay
Clint Mckay was born on 22 February 1983 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He holds Australian nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. His birth name is Clinton James and his birth sign is Pisces. Regarding the information of his parents and education, it is not available at the current time but it will be updated soon. McKay commenced his cricket at an early age at Pascoe Vale Central Cricket Club in the North West Cricket Association (NWCA). His representation of the NWCA in the under-21 Neil Wright Shield during the 2001–02 season was the stepping stone before launching his career at Essendon Cricket Club the following season.
Body Measurement of CLint Mckay
how tall is Clint Mckay?
Australian cricketer Clint Mckay stands 6ft 4in tall but his weight is unknown. Additionally, He has an athletic body with brown hair color and wears the shoe of size 8(US) and Dress of size 4(US).
Career of Clint Mckay
- Mckay made his first-class debut for Victoria in November 2006
- He later took 6/34 for Victoria's 2nd XI and forced his way into the one-day team, debuting against Tasmania at the MCG. He plays district club cricket for Essendon.
- McKay commenced his cricket at an early age at Pascoe Vale Central Cricket Club in the North West Cricket Association (NWCA)
- At the commencement of the 2009–10 season McKay was awarded the captaincy of Essendon Cricket Club.
- On 21 May 2010, McKay joined Yorkshire CCC as the second overseas player for the T20 competition, partnering South African Herschelle Gibbs.
- On 5 November 2009, after a string of injuries to key Australian bowlers, he made his ODI debut against India and returned figures of 3/58 from 10 overs, including the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar.
- McKay made his T20I debut on 31 October 2010 against Sri Lanka.
- On 31 January 2010 against Pakistan, McKay earned his first man of the match award after taking 4/35 from 9.3 overs.
- His first international five wicket-haul came against Sri Lanka on 7 November 2010.
- On 9 January 2011, he was purchased by Mumbai Indians for $110,000.
- He played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2013 IPL.
- On 14 September 2013 McKay took his first ODI hat-trick against England in Cardiff. He dismissed Kevin Pietersen, Jonathan Trott & Joe Root in three consecutive balls but Australia still lost the match.
- He was also awarded the Men's Test Player of the Year at the Allan Border Medal ceremony by the CA in 2013
- McKay made his T20I debut on 31 October 2010 against Sri Lanka.
- McKay made his Test debut against the West Indies in Perth in December 2009.
Personal Life of Clint Mckay
Is Clint Mckay Married?
Clint Mckay is an unmarried man but there was a rumor that he had an affair with a girl named Belinda Roberts. As it is just a rumor we can consider that Clint is single and loves to keep his personal life a secret.
Birthday of Clint Mckay
Clint celebrates his birthday on the 22nd of February and he is currently 36 years old.
Net Worth of Clint Mckay
Australian Cricketer sums up a good amount of money from his career. His net worth is estimated to be around $1.3 Million.
