Willem Ludick (born 20 March 1997) is a South African cricketer who has played domestic cricket in New Zealand.[1] In 2020, Ludick had moved to Texas, with an aim of possibly representing the United States.[2] He is the grandson of South African Olympic boxer Willie Ludick.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 March 1997 |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2018-2020 | Central Districts |
Source: Cricinfo, 17 March 2018 | |
Career edit
He made his first-class debut for the Central Stags, also known as Central Districts in the 2017–18 Plunket Shield season on 17 March 2018.[4] Prior to his first-class debut, he was part of South Africa's squad for the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[5]
In June 2018, he was awarded a contract with Central Districts for the 2018–19 season.[6] He made his List A debut for Central Districts in the 2018–19 Ford Trophy on 24 October 2018.[7]
On 7 November 2018, in the fifth round fixture of the 2018–19 Ford Trophy between Central Districts and Northern Districts cricket team, he conceded 43 runs from one over, the most in List A cricket.[8] Central Districts' batsmen Joe Carter and Brett Hampton scored the runs,[9] which included two no-balls, six sixes, a four and a single.[10]
He made his Twenty20 debut for Central Districts in the 2018–19 Super Smash on 31 December 2018.[11] In June 2020, it was announced he was leaving the Central Stags to pursue his cricket career in the United States.[12] In June 2021, Ludick was selected in the players' draft ahead of the Minor League Cricket tournament.[13]
References edit
- ^ "Willem Ludick". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "USA cricket stepping up foreign recruitment to live up to ODI status". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ Singh, Anendra (14 October 2018). "Cricket: CD Stags ride emotions before putting the Canterbury Kings to the sword in Nelson" – via www.nzherald.co.nz.
- ^ "Plunket Shield at Wellington, Mar 17-20 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "All 16 squads confirmed for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Central Districts drop Jesse Ryder from contracts list". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- ^ "The Ford Trophy at Nelson, Oct 24 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "New List A record: 43 runs in one over!". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ "43 off an over: Northern Districts pair smash List A world record". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ "World record over in Ford Trophy, Wellington extend lead". Stuff. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ "8th Match (D/N), Super Smash at New Plymouth, Dec 31 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ "STAGS SIGN UP FOR NEW SUMMER". www.cdcricket.co.nz.
- ^ "Pre-Draft Selections Confirmed by 21 Minor League Cricket Teams as Draft Day Looms". USA Cricket. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.