Vernon Philander Biography, Career Stats & Family
| Vernon Darryl Philander | ||
| Nickname: | Pro, The Surgeon |  |
| Date of Birth: | 24th June 1985 | |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | |
| Mother Name: | Bonny Philander | |
| Siblings Name: | Tyrone Philander (died 2020), Brandon Philander, Darryl Philander | |
| Spouse: | Mandy Philander (née Hudson), married 2018 | |
Vernon Philander is a former South African cricketer who played for South Africa’s national team from 2007 to 2020. He was one of South Africa’s most successful Test bowlers, taking 224 wickets in 64 Tests. Vernon Philander was born on 24 June 1985 (age 41) in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa. He made his ODI debut in 2007 and played his last Test in January 2020. In 2021 he worked as a bowling consultant for Pakistan at the T20 World Cup.
| Table of Contents: |
| 1. Vernon Philander Early Life |
| 2. Vernon Philander Personal Life & Family |
| 3. Vernon Philander International Career |
| 4. Vernon Philander Professional Life |
| 5. Vernon Philander Career Stats |
| 6. Vernon Philander Achievements & facts |
| 7. Vernon Philander After Retirement & Net Worth |
| 8. Vernon Philander Controversy |
Vernon Philander Early Life:
Vernon Philander was born on 24th June 1985 (age 41) in Bellville, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. He grew up in Ravensmead in Cape Town, which he calls his hometown. He played for various clubs in the domestic circuit. He even played for the South Africa U 19 team before making it big into the National side.
Vernon Philander Personal Life & Family:
Vernon Philander grew up along with his sibling brothers, Tyrone Philander, Brandon Philander, and Darryl Philander. His mother Bonny Philander worked as a Duty Manager and managed the household expenses. Philander met Mandy Hudson in 2006 and married her in 2018. Their son was born in November 2018. In October 2020 his younger brother Tyrone was shot dead in Ravensmead, and the family asked for privacy after the killing.
Vernon Philander International Career:
Vernon Philander made his International debut on his 22nd birthday on 24th June 2007 in the only ODI game against Ireland. He took four wickets by giving away just 12 runs. The match was played in Belfast. A few months later, on 11 September 2007, he made his T20I debut in a Group stage match against West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup. He took 2 wickets by conceding 35 runs in his four overs spell. However, he didn’t play many T20I matches in his career.
His major breakthrough came in his Test debut against Australia at Cape Town in November 2011. He took 5 for 15 in the second innings, finished with 8 wickets in the match and was named player of the match. After that he became a key part of South Africa’s bowling attack, and he was ranked the No. 1 Test bowler in the ICC rankings in 2013. He played in the 2015 World Cup, which South Africa lost in the semi-finals to New Zealand. In December 2019 he announced that the home Test series against England would be his last. His final Test was on 24 January 2020.
Vernon Philander Career Stats:
Vernon Philander played 64 Test matches and took 224 wickets at an average of 22.32, with best figures of 6 for 21. He also played 30 ODIs (41 wickets) and 7 T20Is (4 wickets). One of the front-line bowlers of South Africa in Test cricket, Philander has 8 four-wicket hauls, 13 five-wicket hauls, and 2 ten-wicket hauls in the white jersey for South Africa.
Batting Career:
| Formats | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50’s | 100’s | NO |
| Test | 64 | 94 | 1779 | 74 | 24.04 | 44.53 | 8 | 0 | 20 |
| ODI | 30 | 19 | 151 | 30* | 12.58 | 70.89 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| T20I | 7 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 3.50 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First-class | 168 | 234 | 4941 | 168 | 26.14 | 46.94 | 17 | 3 | 45 |
| List A | 129 | 89 | 1418 | 79* | 23.63 | 75.06 | 5 | 0 | 29 |
| T20s | 123 | 89 | 1211 | 56* | 27.52 | 137.00 | 1 | 0 | 45 |
Bowling Career:
| Formats | M | Inn | Balls | Wickets | Econ | Avg | SR | 4W | 5W | 10W |
| Test | 64 | 119 | 11391 | 224 | 2.63 | 22.32 | 50.80 | 8 | 13 | 2 |
| ODI | 30 | 28 | 1279 | 41 | 4.62 | 24.04 | 31.10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 7 | 6 | 83 | 4 | 8.24 | 28.50 | 20.70 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First-class | 168 | 29108 | 580 | 2.60 | 21.82 | 50.10 | 32 | 24 | 2 | |
| List A | 129 | 5419 | 129 | 4.65 | 32.61 | 42.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| T20s | 123 | 114 | 2164 | 92 | 7.95 | 31.17 | 23.50 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Vernon Philander Achievements & facts:
- Vernon Philander took his 100th Test wicket in his 19th Test, against India on 20 December 2013.
- In 2006-07 domestic season, Vernon Philander took 30 wickets and also scored runs at an average of 72 while playing for the Cobras.
- He reached 50 Test wickets in his 7th Test match, the second-fastest in Test history.
- He was the No. 1 ranked Test bowler in the ICC rankings in 2013.
Vernon Philander Controversy:
For the 2015 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, Philander was picked ahead of the in-form Kyle Abbott, even though he had missed several matches of the tournament with a hamstring problem. The selection caused a row in South Africa over claims of interference. Cricket South Africa denied that the selection was based on race and said he had passed a fitness test, and the coach said he was picked on merit. South Africa lost the semi-final. Philander later said both he and Abbott took a knock because of what happened. After his retirement in 2020 he also said that the turmoil in South African cricket administration had played a part in his decision to retire.
In July 2014, he was fined 75% of his match fee by the ICC for ball-tampering during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He was charged under clause 42.1 of the playing conditions and did not contest the charge.
Vernon Philander Professional Life:
Playing Role: All-rounder
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium
Teams Played for: South Africa, Cape Cobras, Devon, Jamaica Tallawahs, Kent, Middlesex, Nottinghamshire, Somerset, South Africa A, South Africa Under-19s, South Western Districts, Western Province, Western Province Boland, Western Province Under-19s, Sussex, Durban Heat, Cape Town Blitz.
Formats Played- ODIs, T-20s, and Test
Before getting into South Africa’s national squad, Philander played in the domestic cricket. He played in various cricket leagues and also played for South Africa A and South Africa U19s side. He played for Middlesex (2008), Somerset (2012), Kent (2013), Nottinghamshire (2015) and Sussex (2017) in English county cricket. In the Mzansi Super League, he played for Durban Heat (2018) and Cape Town Blitz (2019). In South African domestic cricket, he represented Western Province and the Cape Cobras.
Vernon Philander Personal Details:
Hometown: Ravensmead, Cape Town (born in Bellville), South Africa
Nationality: South African
Date of Birth: 24 June 1985 (age 41)
Zodiac Sign- Cancer
School- Webner Street Primary School, Ravensmead
Hobbies- Playing Golf
Wife- Mandy Philander (née Hudson), married 2018
Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Vernon Philander After Retirement and Net Worth:
After retiring from international cricket, Philander moved into coaching. In September 2021 Pakistan added him to their coaching staff as a bowling consultant for the T20 World Cup in the UAE, alongside Matthew Hayden. There is no reliable public figure for his net worth. His income came from his Cricket South Africa contract, English county cricket, T20 leagues and later coaching work.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vernon Philander's net worth?
There is no reliable public figure for Vernon Philander's net worth. His income came from his Cricket South Africa contract, county cricket, T20 leagues and later coaching work.
Who is Vernon Philander?
Vernon Philander is a former South African fast-bowling all-rounder who played for South Africa from 2007 to 2020. He took 224 wickets in 64 Tests.
When was Vernon Philander born?
Vernon Philander was born on 24 June 1985 (age 41) in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa.
How many Test wickets did Vernon Philander take?
He took 224 wickets in 64 Tests at an average of 22.32, with best figures of 6 for 21.
When did Vernon Philander retire?
He announced in December 2019 that the home series against England would be his last. His final Test was on 24 January 2020.
Who is Vernon Philander's wife?
Vernon Philander married Mandy Hudson in 2018. Their son was born in November 2018.
What happened to Vernon Philander's brother?
His younger brother Tyrone was shot dead in Ravensmead, Cape Town, in October 2020.
Did Vernon Philander coach Pakistan?
Yes. In September 2021 Pakistan added him to their coaching staff as a bowling consultant for the T20 World Cup in the UAE.
How fast did Vernon Philander reach 50 Test wickets?
He reached 50 Test wickets in his 7th Test, the second-fastest in Test history. He took his 100th Test wicket in his 19th Test.
Why was Vernon Philander fined for ball-tampering?
In July 2014 the ICC fined him 75% of his match fee for ball-tampering during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He did not contest the charge.
