| Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Date of Birth | March 15, 2001 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton is a Namibian professional cricketer who has represented his country in the shorter formats (ODIs and T20Is) of the sport, as a batting all-rounder and occasional wicketkeeper. He had represented Namibia in the 2018 (12th) edition of the ICC (International Cricket Council) Under-19 Cricket World Cup where the team had finished 14th overall in the 16-team competition.
Born Name
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton
Nick Name
Jan
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia
Residence
Namibia
Nationality
Education
Jan had attended the Paul Roos Gymnasium, a public, dual medium high school for boys in the town of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape province of South Africa.
Occupation
Professional Cricketer
Manager
He has been represented by TGI Sport, Sports Talent Management Firm & Marketing Agency, London, England, United Kingdom.
Batting
Left-Handed
Bowling
Right-Arm Medium, Leg Break
Role
Batting All-Rounder, Occasional Wicketkeeper
Jersey Number
- 30 – One Day International (ODI)
- 19 – T20 International (T20I)
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
76 kg or 167.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Ever-changing hairstyle
- Affable smile
- Often sports a thick beard
Brand Endorsements
He has been sponsored by AD Sports, a Pakistan-based cricket equipment manufacturer.
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton Facts
- In September 2021, Jan was included in Namibia’s squad for the 2021 edition (7th) of the ICCÂ T20 World Cup. It was a historic occasion as this was Namibia’s maiden appearance in this prestigious competition; and only their second appearance ever at any major senior-level men’s ICC event – the first was at the 2003 edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup.
- In October 2021, in its opening match of the first round of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, Namibia suffered a 7-wicket hammering at the hands of the 2014 champions Sri Lanka. The team, however, bounced back remarkably in the next 2 matches – defeating the Netherlands by 6 wickets and the more-fancied Ireland by 8 wickets to qualify for the next (‘Super 12’) stage of the competition. This feat also meant that Namibia automatically qualified for the next (2022) edition of the tournament.
- Although Jan was a member of the playing XI in all 3 of the aforementioned matches, he did not have much of a role to play in Namibia’s 2 wins – he neither batted nor bowled in those 2 matches. In the first match of the ‘Super 12’ stage of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, Namibia continued its fairytale run – overcoming Scotland by 4 wickets. Again, he neither batted nor bowled in this match.
- In Namibia’s next match, against Afghanistan, he produced team-best bowling figures – 2/21 in 4 overs – but could not prevent a 62-run defeat. This was as good as it was going to get for Namibia in this tournament as its last 3 matches were against heavyweights. The team lost to 2009 champions Pakistan by 45 runs, eventual runners-up New Zealand by 52 runs, and 2007 champions India by 9 wickets.
- Jan was a part of Namibia’s playing XI in all of these matches but did not have much impact with either bat or ball in hand. Namibia bowed out of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup with a 5th-place finish in its group (Group 2) of the ‘Super 12’ stage.
- In September 2022, he was included in Namibia’s squad for the 2022 edition (8th) of the ICC T20 World Cup. In October 2022, in its opening match of the first round of the tournament, Namibia again faced off against 2014 champions Sri Lanka. This time, they stunned the Lankans with a striking bowling performance that resulted in a mammoth 55-run victory.
- Just as it appeared that, like the previous (2021) edition of the tournament, Namibia would qualify for the ‘Super 12’ stage, the team crumbled in its next (and last) 2 matches – losing to the Netherlands by 5 wickets and heartbreakingly, to the United Arab Emirates by just 7 runs. Jan played in all 3 of these matches as Namibia crashed out of the tournament – finishing in 3rd place in its group (Group A) in the first round.
- In late February 2024, during the opening match of a tri-nation series in Nepal, he scored a century off just 33 balls – setting a new world record for the fastest men’s T20I hundred, in terms of the number of deliveries faced. Playing against the hosts Nepal, he bettered the previous record by one ball.
- Overall, he scored 101 runs off 36 balls in this match – including 11 fours and 8 sixes. The 92 runs that Jan scored in boundaries (fours and sixes) were also the most by any batter in a T20I match.
Featured Image by Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton / Instagram
