Andries Gous (/ˈɑndrəs ˈɦəʊs/, AHN-drəs HAUS; born 24 November 1993) is a South African-American cricketer who plays for the Washington Freedom, and the United States national cricket team. Born in South Africa, he represents the United States at the international level.[1][2]
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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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| ODI debut (cap 48) | 18 September 2024 v UAE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 27 October 2024 v Nepal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 68 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 31) | 7 April 2024 v Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 20 October 2024 v Nepal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 68 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2020 | Free State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2021 | Knights | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Seattle Thunderbolts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023-present | Dallas Mustangs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023-present | Washington Freedom | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Trinbago Knight Riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Pokhara Avengers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Domestic and T20 Career
editHe was included in the original Free State cricket team for the 2015 Africa T20 Cup.[3] In August 2017, he was named in Jo'burg Giants' squad for the first season of the T20 Global League.[4] The following month, he scored a century for Free State in the semi-final of the 2017 Africa T20 Cup against Namibia.[5]
In September 2018, Gous was named in Free State's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup.[6] He was the joint-leading run-scorer for Free State in the tournament, with 155 runs in four matches.[7] In September 2019, he was named in Free State's squad for the 2019–20 CSA Provincial T20 Cup.[8]
In April 2021, Gous moved to the United States after signing a three-year deal to play cricket.[9] In June 2021, he was selected to take part in the Minor League Cricket tournament in the United States following the players' draft.[10]
In 2024, he was signed by Pokhara Avengers for 2024 Nepal Premier League.[11] In December 2024, He became the first player to score century in the history of Nepal Premier League.[12]
International career
editIn March 2024, he was named in USA's squad for their series against Canada.[13] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for USA on 7 April 2024, against Canada.[14] He started his International Twenty20 International (T20I) career with two back-to-back half centuries.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "'It's definitely a dream come true' - Gous". OFM.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Pokhara Avengers Sign USA Wicketkeeper-Batter Andries Gous as Their First Overseas Player for Nepal Premier League". Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Pokhara Avengers claim record 10-wicket win against Lumbini Lions". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ "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.
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