Nathan Astle Cricketer
Nathan John Astle (born 15 September 1971 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a former New Zealand cricketer. He was an attacking batsman who liked to play batting shots such as the cover drive and the pull shot. He also scored the world's fastest Test double century in terms of balls faced. This remarkable innings of 222 was scored in just 168 balls (vs. England at Jade Stadium, Christchurch in 2002). Astle reached the double-century after only 153 balls, with the second 100 of the double century coming off just 39 balls. As a batsman, Astle opened the batting for New Zealand in one day cricket, whereas he batted in the middle order in Test cricket. He was also a right arm medium bowler.
