Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 29/12/1974 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Sandringham, Victoria, Australia |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 171 cm |
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| Weight | 77 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Grey |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | St. Bede's College, Mentone, Victoria |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
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| Hometown | Sandringham, Victoria, Australia |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Playing golf, listening to music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Megan Hodge | ||||
| Wife | Megan Hodge | ||||
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Family
| Father | Greg Hodge (Former Australian Cricketer) | ||||
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| Mother | Not Known | ||||
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #17 (Australia) | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm off spin | ||||||
| Records/Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | His consistent performance with the bat in first-class cricket got him a call-up to play for the National team |
Favourites
| Favourite Beverage | Pina Colada |
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| Favourite Food Item | Churrasco, Hot Dog |
| Favourite Cricketer | Dennis Lillee |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hodge preferred being a fast bowler over a batsman as a child, but his short stature hindered his bowling aspirations. | |
| 2. Dean Jones affectionately called him "Glovelick" when he shared a bunk bed with his brother during his debut for Victorian Bushrangers, earning him the nickname "Bunkie." | |
| 3. Despite his stellar batting average of over 55, Hodge was unfortunate to not receive any further chances in Test cricket after playing six matches for Australia during their dominant era. | |
| 4. Hodge joined the IPL in 2008 with the Kolkata Knight Riders, but in 2012, the Rajasthan Royals acquired him for $475,000, surpassing his base price of $200,000. Later, he transitioned to coaching the Gujarat Lions in 2016. | |
| 5. Played T20 cricket for 19 different teams worldwide including Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Strikers, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Peshawar Zalmi. | |
| 6. Served as assistant coach for Adelaide Strikers in Big Bash League and head coach for Gujarat Lions in IPL 2016. | |
| 7. Currently works as a cricket commentator for Channel 7 in Big Bash League and Star Sports India in international cricket. |