| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 October 1988 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Role | Batsman |
| International information | |
| National side | |
| T20I debut(cap 47) | 19 October 2023 v Nepal |
| Last T20I | 31 October 2023 v Bahrain |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 31 October 2023 | |
Martin Coetzee (born 12 October 1988) is a South African-born cricketer who plays international cricket for Hong Kong. [1] [2]
Coetzee made his Twenty20 debut for Gauteng in the 2018 Africa T20 Cup on 14 September 2018. [3] He made his first-class debut for Gauteng in the 2018–19 CSA 3-Day Provincial Cup on 4 October 2018. [4]
Coetzee's career in South Africa stalled in 2019 after he was released from his provincial contract. [1] Contemplating retirement, he relocated to Hong Kong for non-cricketing reasons when his wife accepted a teaching position. [1] He initially intended to play cricket only recreationally. [1]
Upon joining the Hong Kong Cricket Club, he discovered a highly organized and competitive local cricket scene with a clear pathway to international representation through a three-year residency qualification. [1] This inspired him to pursue a career with the national team. After completing his residency, Coetzee established himself as a top-order batter for Hong Kong. [1] Outside of his national duties, he works as a professional coach. [1]