Devon Conway is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for New Zealand in all three formats. He was selected for the New Zealand A team for practice matches against the West Indies in November 2020. He made his T20I debut on 27 November 2020 against the West Indies.
In December 2020, he was added to New Zealand’s Test squad as a replacement for BJ Watling, who was injured. Conway was named in New Zealand’s ODI squad for the series against Bangladesh in March 2021. He made his ODI debut on 20 March 2021. On 26 March 2021, he scored his first ODI century in the third match of the series.
Conway was selected for New Zealand’s Test series against England and for the final of the 2019–21 ICC World Test Championship in April 2021. He made his Test debut on 2 June 2021 against England. He scored a century on his Test debut at Lord’s and later made 200 runs in the match. This was the highest score by a men’s Test debutant in England. At 29 years and 329 days, he became the oldest player to score a double century on Test debut.
In August 2021, Conway was named in New Zealand’s squad for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. He was ruled out of the final after breaking his hand during the semi-final against England. In December 2022, during the first Test against Pakistan, Conway scored 92 runs and became the fastest New Zealand batter to reach 1,000 Test runs. In May 2024, he was selected in New Zealand’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Who are Devon Conway Parents?
Devon Conway’s parents are Denton Conway and Sandy Conway. His father, Denton Conway, worked as a soccer coach in Johannesburg. He also has two sisters, Candy and Charne Conway.
Devon Conway was born and raised in South Africa before relocating to New Zealand later in his career. When Devon was 25, he discussed his plan to move to New Zealand with his partner, Kim and later visited his parents for dinner the same day. Denton and Sandy fully supported his decision and told him it could be one of the best decisions of his life. After that, Devon sold his car and family home in Bedfordview and moved to New Zealand in September 2017 to start a new life and pursue his cricket career.
Devon Conway Father – Denton Conway
Devon Conway’s father, Denton Conway, passed away in April 2025, as confirmed by the Chennai Super Kings. CSK shared a heartfelt message expressing condolences to Conway and his family and posted a photo of Devon with his father. As a mark of respect, CSK players wore black armbands during their April 20 match against the Mumbai Indians.
Devon Conway Mother – Sandy Conway
Devon Conway’s mother is Sandy Conway. Her personal and professional details are not publicly available. She also has two daughters, Candy and Charne Conway.
Does Devon Conway have any siblings?
Devon Conway has two sisters, and their names are Candy and Charne Conway.
FAQs
Q. When was Devon Conway born?
A. Devon Conway was born in South Africa on 8 July 1991.
Q. When did Devon Conway become eligible to play for New Zealand?
A. The ICC confirmed Devon Conway’s eligibility from 28 August 2020.
Q. When did he make his international debut for New Zealand?
A. Devon Conwaymade his international debut in November 2020.
Q. Was Devon Conway part of any major ICC tournament win?
A. Yes, Devon Conway was part of the New Zealand team that won the 2021 ICC World Test Championship.
Q. Did Devon Conway receive any individual awards?
A. Devon Conway was named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June 2021 and was one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in April 2022.
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