Ethan Carl D'Souza (born 17 March 2006) is an Emirati cricketer, who is a left-handed batsman. He plays for Team Abu Dhabi in domestic cricket. He made his international debut for the United Arab Emirates cricket team in 2023.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ethan Carl D'Souza |
| Born | March 17, 2006 |
| Batting | Left-handed |
| Role | Batsman |
| International information | |
| National side |
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| ODI debut (cap 106) | 9 June 2023 v West Indies |
| Last ODI | 6 July 2023 v United States |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2022–present | Team Abu Dhabi |
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 6 January 2024 | |
Early life edit
Ethan was born to John D’Souza and Sharmila. He started playing cricket at the age of three, with his father guiding him in his cricket journey.[2] He received cricket training from Zayed Cricket Academy.[3] He was also a student of Abu Dhabi Indian School.[4]
Career edit
In September 2022, when he was just 16 years old, he was signed by Team Abu Dhabi to play for them in the 2022 Abu Dhabi T10.[5] He made his T10 debut on 23 November 2022, against Deccan Gladiators.[6] With this, he became the youngest player to represent Team Abu Dhabi in the history of Abu Dhabi T10.[7]
Ethan led Team Abu Dhabi to victory in the 2023 U19 ECB Inter-Emirates Tournament.[8] Consequently, in May 2023, he earned his maiden call-up to the UAE cricket team for their series against the West Indies.[9] He made his One Day International (ODI) debut for UAE on 9 June 2023, against the West Indies.[10] In June 2023, he was named in UAE's squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.[11] In August 2023, he was named in UAE's squad for their Twenty20 International (T20I) series against New Zealand.[12] In December 2023, he was selected to play for UAE in the 2023 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup.[13]
References edit
- ^ "Profile: Ethan D'Souza". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Passela, Amith (30 September 2022). "Abu Dhabi T10 youngster Ethan D'Souza on 'incredible' learning curve". The National. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Passela, Amith (5 June 2023). "Ethan D'Souza fulfilling parents' dream as he rises in UAE cricket". The National. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Teenager Ethan D'Souza happy to have achieved his initial goal". Gulf News. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "T10 League 2022: Team Abu Dhabi rope in Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills and James Vince for the 6th season". Six Sports. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "UAE's Ethan D'Souza makes history as Team Abu Dhabi's youngest player". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Dream comes true for 16-year-old Ethan D'Souza in Abu Dhabi T10". The National. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "17-year-old Ethan D'Souza thrilled to reach his first milestone". Verito Today. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Zayed Cricket Academy's D'Souza and Figy called-up for UAE National Team against West Indies". WAM. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "UAE vs WI, West Indies in United Arab Emirates 2023, 3rd ODI at Sharjah, June 09, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "UAE announce squad for Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "UAE named squad against NZ". Cricfrenzy. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Aayan Afzal Khan to lead UAE in ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup". Emirates Cricket. Retrieved 6 January 2024.