Popularly known as an Irish all-rounder with South African ancestry, Shane Getkate has experience playing for domestic teams including the Northwest Warriors and Northern Knights (2014 to 2020). (2021-present). The player has been awarded a central contract from Cricket Ireland as a result of his great performance records. The player was also regarded as a member of Ireland’s team for the United Arab Emirates 2019 ICC T20 World Cup qualifier. Shane made his T20 cricket debut for Northern Knights in the Inter-Provincial Trophy on May 26, 2017. Additionally, on May 30, 2017, he played for Northern Knights in the Inter-Provincial Championship, marking his first-class debut.
Shane Getkate Biography:
- Real Name: Shane Charles Getkate
- Other/Nickname: Shane
- Profession: Irish Cricketer
- Batting: Right-handed
- Bowling: Right-arm medium-fast
- Other Hobbies: Travelling, and Shopping
- Shane Getkate’s Net Worth (approx): $1.5 Million – $5 million
- Instagram Handle: @shanegetkate58
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Shane Getkate Physical Features:
- Height: 6 ft 1 in.
- Weight: 75 kilograms (approx.)
- Hair Colour: Hazel Brown
Shane Getkate Personal Life:
- Date of Birth: 2 October 1991
- Age: 31 years (as of 2022)
- Nationality: Irish
- Birthplace: Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
- Hometown: Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
- Highest Education Qualification: Graduate
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Shane Getkate Personal Life:
- Date of Birth: 2 October 1991
- Age: 31 years (as of 2022)
- Nationality: Irish
- Birthplace: Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
- Hometown: Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
- Highest Education Qualification: Graduate
Shane Getkate’s Achievements:
- The T20 International Squad for the 2019 “Oman Quadrangular Series” included Shane Getkate
- He was reportedly a member of Ireland’s team for the ICC T20 World Cup qualifier match (2019).
- The cricket player has been accepted into the Ireland Wolves squad for their 2019 home series against Scotland A.
- Based on reports, the cricketer has signed a “Emerging Player Contract” for Cricket Ireland between 2019–20.
- The footballer was a candidate to travel to Bangladesh in February 2021 with the Ireland Wolves team. He was later named to Ireland’s preliminary selection for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in September of that same year.
Family Details of Shane Getkate:
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Parents’ Names: Father – Charles Getkate
- Grandfather’s Name: Robert Getkate, who played cricket for ‘Natal Province’ in South Africa
- Religion: Catholic
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
Some of the lesser-known facts about Shane Getkate are as follows:
- Considering the available information, the player was picked to represent the Belfast Titans in the 2019 inaugural Euro T20 Slam cricket tournament. The following month, however, the competition was called off due to various problems.
- According to reports, Shane Getkate started his domestic career in 2014 with the “Northern Nights.”
- The player reportedly contributes to various NGOs and foundations.
- The player allegedly has Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, which was present at birth. As a result, during an under-19 game in June 2011, he fainted on the field.
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