Codi Yusuf Profile, Age, Height, Religion, Career, Stats, Net Worth and More

Codi Yusuf is a young South African cricketer who has rapidly developed a profile of an exciting bowling all-rounder in modern day cricket. With a right arm medium speed, aggressive attitude, and handy lower order batting, he is the new breed of South African speed bowlers. Yusuf was born in Knysna, a coastal town, where he was recognized by his regular performances at home and then got a chance at a higher level. He is the most promising emerging talent in South Africa and has even been compared to legendary fast bowler Dale Steyn in terms of his pace, energy, and fighting spirit. This article will provide complete information about Codi Yusuf.

Who is Codi Yusuf?

Codi Yusuf was born in Knysna, which is a coastal town where he had his initial interest in cricket. He follows islam religion. Being a bowling all-rounder, he gives a team balance by offering both ball and valuable particularly in the lower order. His physical shape and aggressive personality make him a good commodity in all formats, particularly in the contemporary limited-overs cricket where the ability to be versatile is the most important.

Attribute	Details
Full Name	Codi Ethan Yusuf
Nickname	Dale Steyn 2.0 (media comparison)
Date of Birth	April 10, 1998
Age (2026)	27 Years
Birthplace	Knysna, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Religion	Islam
Role	Bowling All-rounder
Batting Style	Right-handed
Bowling Style	Right-arm Medium Pace
Major Teams	South Africa, Gauteng, Lions, Mpumalanga, Durham, Pretoria Capitals, Paarl Royals
Known For	Pace bowling and lower-order hitting

Codi Yusuf Age

Codi Yusuf was born on April 10, 1998. As of early 2026 he is 27 years old. His zodiac sign is Aries.

Aspect	Details
Date of Birth	April 10, 1998
Current Age	27 Years (as of 2026)
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Playing Generation	Modern SA pace era

Codi Yusuf Height, Weight and Physical Status

He is around 6 feet tall. His body indicates the current training practices aimed at strength building, rest programs and injury prevention – crucial attributes of rapid bowlers who are players in various formats. His muscular but skinny physique enables him to bowl long spells without being tired and his solid shoulders and core ensure a sense of continuity.

Physical Attribute	Details
Height	6 ft (183 cm)
Weight	Approx. 85 kg
Body Type	Athletic & Muscular
Bowling Speed	Up to 140 kph
Fitness Strength	Endurance and explosive pace

Early Life and Family Background

Codi Yusuf was brought up in Knysna, a picturesque seaport in South Africa, which is rather characterised by natural landscape than by professional playing grounds. Though he was not exposed to as much exposure as the big cities, he had a strong passion to play cricket at a tender age. He was exposed to some discipline and competitive spirit in local cricket clubs which he attended at a tender age.

His family has mostly remained out of the limelight, however, their support was a major factor in his development. Home support enabled him to take the sport of cricket seriously as a teenager. Playing on rowdy coast pitches made him innately acquire bounce and aggression – qualities that came to be his bowling trademarks.

Early Life Aspect	Details
Hometown	Knysna, South Africa
Father Name	Ardiel Yusuf
Mother Name	Lauren Yusuf
Childhood Passion	Cricket
Early Training	Local cricket clubs
Family Support	Strong but private
Bowling Influence	Bouncy coastal pitches

Educational Qualifications

Yusuf was an academic who was also in sports like many other professional cricketers when he was young. He studied at Waterstone College in Johannesburg. When his talent in cricket was discovered, he came to provincial schools where organized training became more important than school education. These academies assisted in honing his technical skills, fitness and match awareness.

Education Level	Details
Schooling	Local schools in Knysna
College	Waterstone College, Johannesburg
Cricket Training	Provincial youth academies
Professional Focus	Cricket development from teenage years
Skill Development	Fast bowling and match strategy

Codi Yusuf Wife

Ashlynn Yusuf is Codi Yusuf’s wife. The two were married in September 2023. Their close friends and family were invited to their extremely quiet wedding ceremony. Despite this, Ashlynn rarely appears in the public and maintains a private existence. They encourage one another in life’s decisions and have a close bond.

Codi Yusuf Cricket Career

Codi Yusuf entered a professional career in domestic cricket where he had worked his way up through steady performances. His first breakthrough was at the Africa T20 Cup when he played on behalf of Mpumalanga in 2018. His wicket-taking prowess worried other teams that were stronger at home such as Gauteng and Lions soon.

Yusuf became an effective change of pace in first-class cricket, and he has taken more than 100 wickets in only 33 games, a great result that speaks more of his reliability. His local performances later got him a taste of franchise leagues and national teams.

He subsequently debuted in the ODI series with India, demonstrating an uninhibited bowling to the leading international batters. Yusuf was also a good pressure player, and his reputation as a true all-rounder was enhanced. His confrontational style and cross-format flexibility still make him a good candidate to join the international system of South Africa as a permanent player.

Career Stage	Team / Event
Domestic Debut	Mpumalanga – Africa T20 Cup
Domestic Cricket Rise	Gauteng & Lions
First-Class Career	South African Domestic Circuit
International Appearance	South Africa (ODI)
Franchise Cricket	Pretoria Capitals
SA20 League	Paarl Royals

Codi Yusuf Stats

Batting Stats

Format	Matches	Inns	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike Rate	100s	50s
Test	2	2	35	35	35.0	53.03	0	0
ODI	1	1	5	5	5.00	45.45	0	0
First-Class	42	48	800	84	19.04	50.56	0	1
List A	31	15	148	28	14.80	61.92	0	0
T20	42	21	107	25	15.28	93.04	0	0

Bowling Stats

Format	Matches	Inns	Wickets	Economy	Average
Test	2	4	10	2.60	12.2
ODI	1	0	0	8.00	—
First-Class	42	78	131	3.35	28.22
List A	31	29	47	5.53	26.31
T20	42	41	38	8.44	31.00

Career Fielding Stats

Format	Catches	Run Outs	Stumpings
Test	0	0	0
ODI	0	1	0
First-Class	10	4	0
List A	11	4	0
T20	10	3	0

Codi Yusuf Net Worth

Codi Yusuf has no officially verified publicly recorded net worth as of March 2026. The primary source of his revenue is professional contracts in South Africa and in overseas leagues. 

Codi Yusuf Social Media Profile

Platform	Handle	Followers	Content Type
Instagram	@codi_yusuf	4316+	Training & match moments

Conclusion

Codi Yusuf is the future of South African fast bowling – dynamic, all-round and brave. His path has grown through hard work and gradual development as a small player in Knysna to a player who competes in the highest league of domestic and franchise players. This makes him an invaluable modern all-rounder because he is capable of playing with the ball and the bat. Yusuf is only 27 years of age and has many good years to come, and with the current development there is a possibility that he will become one of the most successful pace all-rounders in the world of cricket. Both fans and experts consider him as a key figure of the future of cricketing in South Africa.

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