Grant Elliott
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Grant David Elliott is a New Zealand cricket
er. He is an all-rounder. He also plays for the Wellington Firebirds
.
South African born Elliott left his native Johannesburg in 2001, where he played one match for South Africa 'A' against India 'A' before he qualified to play for New Zealand in 2007 and was called up to the national team
in early 2008 during England's tour. He made his Test debut against England in the third test in Napier
replacing Jacob Oram
.
Elliott has gone on to also make his ODI debut for New Zealand against England taking 3 wickets. In his second game he scored his maiden ODI 50. He took his maiden ODI century in the 3rd game of the Chappell-Hadlee series scoring 115 against Australia at the SCG on Sunday 8th February 2009.
He also did well in the Champions trophy in South Africa in 2009 as he took a four wicket haul against England at the Wanderers which actually helped New Zealand to qualify for the semifinals and in the semifinals he played a fine knock of 75 not out to take the Black caps to victory against Pakistan.
Elliott in a short span of time has improved from being known as a bits and pieces player to someone who can make vital contributions with both the bat and ball.
Elliott attended St Stithians College
.
He also played for Weybridge CC in the Surrey championship in 2008.
Elliott is the maker of the Buzz Cricket Bat. It is used by himself, Dewayne Bowden, Mark Houghton, Leighton Morgan, Chris Nevin and Luke Woodcock. Luke Woodcock scored 220 with it in a first-class game. Since he has been injured he has worked with Sky Sport in the 2010 HRV Cup.
Cricket
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on an oval-shaped field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. One team bats, trying to score as many runs as possible while the other team bowls and fields, trying to dismiss the batsmen and thus limit the...
er. He is an all-rounder. He also plays for the Wellington Firebirds
Wellington Firebirds
The Wellington Firebirds are one of six New Zealand first-class cricket teams that make up New Zealand Cricket.It is based in Wellington. It competes in the State Championship first class competition, the State Shield domestic one day competition and the State Twenty20 Cricket Tournament.The...
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South African born Elliott left his native Johannesburg in 2001, where he played one match for South Africa 'A' against India 'A' before he qualified to play for New Zealand in 2007 and was called up to the national team
New Zealand cricket team
The New Zealand cricket team, nicknamed the Black Caps, are the national cricket team representing New Zealand. They played their first in 1930 against England in Christchurch, New Zealand, becoming the fifth country to play Test cricket. It took the team until 1955–56 to win a Test, against the...
in early 2008 during England's tour. He made his Test debut against England in the third test in Napier
Napier, New Zealand
Napier is a New Zealand city with a seaport, located in Hawke's Bay on the eastern coast of the North Island. The population of Napier is about About 18 kilometres south of Napier is the inland city of Hastings. These two neighboring cities are often called "The Twin Cities" or "The Bay Cities"...
replacing Jacob Oram
Jacob Oram
Jacob David Philip Oram is a New Zealand cricketer. He is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm fast-medium bowler. His abilities with both bat and ball has made him a regular fixture in the current New Zealand International sides...
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Elliott has gone on to also make his ODI debut for New Zealand against England taking 3 wickets. In his second game he scored his maiden ODI 50. He took his maiden ODI century in the 3rd game of the Chappell-Hadlee series scoring 115 against Australia at the SCG on Sunday 8th February 2009.
He also did well in the Champions trophy in South Africa in 2009 as he took a four wicket haul against England at the Wanderers which actually helped New Zealand to qualify for the semifinals and in the semifinals he played a fine knock of 75 not out to take the Black caps to victory against Pakistan.
Elliott in a short span of time has improved from being known as a bits and pieces player to someone who can make vital contributions with both the bat and ball.
Elliott attended St Stithians College
St Stithians College
St Stithians College is a Methodist church school situated on the border of Randburg and Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. It follows a co-ordinate educational model within a village of schools consisting of boys' and girls' colleges, boys' and girls' preparatory schools, and a junior...
.
He also played for Weybridge CC in the Surrey championship in 2008.
Elliott is the maker of the Buzz Cricket Bat. It is used by himself, Dewayne Bowden, Mark Houghton, Leighton Morgan, Chris Nevin and Luke Woodcock. Luke Woodcock scored 220 with it in a first-class game. Since he has been injured he has worked with Sky Sport in the 2010 HRV Cup.