Jonty Rhodes
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Post-Cricket Career
After retiring from active play, Rhodes took on a role with Standard Bank in South Africa as an account executive. He also contributed to the bank's cricket sponsorship initiatives. In the following years, he transitioned back into cricket as a coach, working as a fielding coach for the South African national cricket team and for IPL franchises including Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants. In 2020, he became head coach of the Sweden national team, and in 2025 he joined the Central Gauteng Lions as their fielding consultant.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 27 Jul, 1969
- Age
- 50 yrs
- Occupations
- Cricketer
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- Citizenship
- South Africa
- Birth Place
- Pietermaritzburg
- Education
- University of Natal
Maritzburg College - Gender
- Male
- Description
- South African cricketer
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Personal Life
Jonty Rhodes married Kate McCarthy, the niece of former South African cricketer Cuan McCarthy, on April 16, 1994, in Pietermaritzburg. The couple had two children, Daniella and Ross, and later divorced. In 2014, he married Melanie Wolf, with whom he has a daughter named India Jeanne Jonty Rhodes, born on April 23, 2015, in Mumbai, and a son, Nathan John, born on May 21, 2017, also in Mumbai. The choice of name reflects Rhodes’ deep affection for India, a country where he has spent significant time both playing cricket and coaching.
Despite his low public profile regarding wealth, his contribution to cricket—especially distinguished fielding—remains globally respected.
