Andries Gous (born 24 November 1993) is a South African-American professional cricketer.[1] Born in South Africa, he plays for the United States national cricket team.
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| Full name | Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 24 November 1993 Welkom, South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| T20I debut (cap 31) | 7 April 2024 v Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 9 April 2024 v Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2020 | Free State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2021 | Knights | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 6 September 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic career edit
He was included in the Free State cricket team for the 2015 Africa T20 Cup.[2] In August 2017, he was named in Jo'burg Giants' squad for the first season of the T20 Global League.[3] The following month, he scored a century for Free State in the semi-final of the 2017 Africa T20 Cup against Namibia.[4]
In September 2018, Gous was named in Free State's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup.[5] He was the joint-leading run-scorer for Free State in the tournament, with 155 runs in four matches.[6] In September 2019, he was named in Free State's squad for the 2019–20 CSA Provincial T20 Cup.[7]
In April 2021, Gous moved to the United States after signing a three-year deal to play cricket.[8] In June 2021, he was selected to take part in the Minor League Cricket tournament in the United States following the players' draft.[9]
International career edit
In March 2024, he was named in USA's squad for their series against Canada.[10] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for USA on 7 April 2024, against Canada.[11] He has started his International Twenty20 International (T20I) career with two back-to-back half centuries.
References edit
- ^ "Andries Gous". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ^ Free State Squad / Players – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ "T20 Global League announces final team squads". T20 Global League. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "Gous & Mogotsi bulldoze Free State into Africa T20 Cup final". Cricket South Africa. Archived from the original on 25 September 2017. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
- ^ "Free State Squad". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ^ "Africa T20 Cup, 2018/19 - Free State: Batting and bowling averages". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Free State Announces Provincial T20 Squad". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved 10 September 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Andries Gous welcomes stability provided by Seattle in Minor and Major League Cricket in USA". Club Cricket. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
- ^ "All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft". USA Cricket. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ "USA Men's T20 selection for Canada: What you need to know". Emerging Cricket. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
- ^ "1st T20I, Prairie View, April 07, 2024, Canada tour of United States of America". ESPNcricinfo. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.