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South Africa Vernon Philander, a renowned South African cricketer, transitioned from a successful international playing career to roles as a cricket coach, commentator, and brand ambassador, sharing his extensive expertise.
Vernon Philander is a Brand Ambassador for Hollywoodbets. He partnered with Hollywood Foundation for their Back to School campaign.
Vernon Philander was individually sponsored by New Balance during Cricket South Africa's renewed deal with the brand until 2023.
Vernon Philander is noted as having a partnership with Private Wealth by Old Mutual South Africa.
Vernon Darryl Philander was born on June 24, 1985, in Bellville, Cape Province, South Africa. He began his cricket career representing Western Province and the Cape Cobras. Philander also played at the under-19 level for South Africa and participated in the emerging players tournament in Australia, where he demonstrated his all-round capabilities by taking 3 wickets for 30 runs and scoring 59 runs off 50 balls in the final against New Zealand A. His performance contributed to South Africa winning the tournament. His early career also included brief stints in English county cricket with Middlesex in 2008, Somerset in 2012, and Kent in 2013, gaining diverse playing experience.
Philander made his One Day International (ODI) debut on his 22nd birthday against Ireland in 2007, delivering a match-winning performance with figures of 4 wickets for 12 runs. His Test debut came on November 9, 2011, against Australia, where he was named Man of the Match for taking 5 wickets for 15 runs in Australia’s second innings. This contributed to Australia being dismissed for 47 runs, their lowest Test innings total since 1902. He was subsequently awarded Man of the Series with 14 wickets at an average of 13.92 across two Tests, including two five-wicket hauls. The following month, Philander achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fifth player in history to take five wickets in an innings in each of his first three Test matches during South Africa’s home series against Sri Lanka. His consistent strong performances led to him being awarded a national contract by Cricket South Africa in January 2012.
Philander continued to excel, picking up 50 Test wickets in only his seventh match in March 2012 against New Zealand, becoming the second-fastest bowler to reach this milestone, surpassed only by Charles Turner in 1888. He was a key component of South Africa’s pace attack alongside Dale Steyn and Morné Morkel, a trio that coach Allan Donald described as the best the country had ever produced by October 2012. In 2013, he achieved his 100th Test wicket in his 19th match against India, ranking him joint-sixth-fastest to that mark. His contributions extended to batting, notably scoring 59 runs from 86 balls in the same match. Philander retired from international cricket after the Test series against England in December 2019, concluding a career that included 224 wickets in 64 Test matches. Since retirement, he has transitioned into coaching and commentary, including a role as part of the Pakistan team’s coaching staff for the 2021 T20 World Cup.
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