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Nathan Coulter-Nile

Overview

Nathan Mitchell Coulter-Nile (born 11 October 1987) is an Australian cricketer who has represented the Australian national team at One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) level. A right-arm fast bowler from Perth in Western Australia, he plays domestic cricket for Western Australia and has been associated with the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League and the Melbourne Stars.

Key facts

Full name Nathan Mitchell Coulter-Nile
Date of birth 11 October 1987
Place of birth Perth, Western Australia
Nationality Australian
Education Aquinas College, Perth
Role Fast bowler
Domestic teams Western Australia, Perth Scorchers, Melbourne Stars
T20I debut February 2013
ODI debut September 2013

Background

Coulter-Nile was born and raised in Perth, Western Australia, and was educated at Aquinas College. He came through the state age-group system, representing Western Australia at the under-17 and under-19 levels. He went on to play three youth ODI matches for the Australian national under-19 team.

Domestic career

Coulter-Nile held a rookie contract with the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) for several seasons before breaking into the senior side. He made his debut at state level during the 2009–10 season and subsequently established himself as a regular selection in the fast bowling attacks of Western Australia in the domestic format and the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League. He has also been contracted to the Melbourne Stars.

International career

Coulter-Nile earned his first international call-up in the shorter formats of the game. He made his Twenty20 International debut for Australia in February 2013, followed by his One Day International debut in September 2013.

Career timeline

  • Youth cricket: Represented Western Australia at under-17 and under-19 levels; played three youth ODIs for Australia under-19.
  • 2009–10: Made his senior debut for Western Australia after several seasons on a WACA rookie contract.
  • February 2013: Made his T20I debut for Australia.
  • September 2013: Made his ODI debut for Australia.

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