Johan Botha (cricketer)
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| Johan Botha | ||||
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 South Africa |
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| Personal information | ||||
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| Batting style | Right-hand bat | |||
| Bowling style | Right-arm offbreak | |||
| Career statistics | ||||
| Tests | ODIs | |||
| Matches | 1 | 11 | ||
| Runs scored | 20 | 98 | ||
| Batting average | - | 32.66 | ||
| 100s/50s | 0/0 | 0/0 | ||
| Top score | 20* | 46 | ||
| Balls bowled | 117 | 438 | ||
| Wickets | 2 | 7 | ||
| Bowling average | 51.50 | 51.57 | ||
| 5 wickets in innings | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10 wickets in match | 0 | n/a | ||
| Best bowling | 1/26 | 2/49 | ||
| Catches/stumpings | 0/- | 6/- | ||
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As of 14 February 2006 |
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Johan Botha (born 2 May 1982 in Johannesburg) is an all-rounder who plays cricket for South Africa.
He made his Test debut against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2006 during the 2005-06 tour, and claimed batsman Mike Hussey as his first Test wicket. However, he was reported for throwing the ball at the conclusion of the match [1]. He was allowed to play several games during the 2005–06 VB Series, but in February, was suspended from bowling following an analysis by bowling expert Bruce Elliott[2]. He hoped to return to bowling after an examination by the ICC in August 2006, but he was found still to be straightening his arm more than the acceptable 15 degrees.[3] On November 21, 2006, Johan Botha's action was passed by the International Cricket Council and he was again eligible for selection by the South African national team.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ S Africa spinner Botha reported, from BBC Sport, published 6 January 2006
- ^ Spinner Botha banned from bowling, from BBC Sport, published 7 February 2006
- ^ Botha's action declared illegal, from Cricinfo, published 2 September 2006
- ^ Botha's action passed by ICC, from Cricinfo, published November 21, 2006
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