Date of Birth: 2 August, 1973
Place of Birth: Keetmanshoop, Namibia
Times played for Namibia:
More or less 90 matches
When did you make your Namibian debut?:
Vs. Holland in 1990 in Windhoek
Highest score: Three-day - 227 vs Italy 1996
One-day - 104 vs Scotland 2001
Best bowling: 4-45 vs Malawi 1997
Which countries have you played cricket in?
Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, England, Canada, Malaysia
How did you first get involved in cricket?
My brother represented the old South West Africa Schools Team. Got my
interest from him
Who had the greatest influence on your early career and why?
Steven Jones. Created a cricket culture of hardness and competitiveness at
school level and also helped me to start thinking about the game from an
early age. Neil Lenham. Definitely the best technical coach I've ever came
across.
What is the most memorable moment of your career?
Scoring a century in the game against Scotland that helped Namibia qualify
for the 2003 World Cup
What is the most disappointing moment of your career?
Losing to Holland in the final of the ICC tournament of the last ball of the
match
Which Namibian player do you think might make the biggest impact at the
World Cup?
Top order batsman Gavin Murgatroyd and fast bowler Bjorn Kotze
Which of the younger Namibian players do you expect to make the biggest
impact in the next few years?
All rounder Burton van Rooi, opening batsman Riaan Walters, Current under 19
captain Stefan Swanepoel and Bjorn Kotze
Which batsman is most capable of dominating an attack at the non-Test
international level?
Steve Tikolo of Kenya and Gavin Murgatroyd of Namibia
Who is the hardest player (in opposing teams) to get out at the non-Test
international level?
Difficult question because we haven't played a lot of international cricket
but Muneeb Diwan of Canada and Colin Smith, the 'keeper of Scotland are both
very good players. Also Tim de Leede of Holland.
Who is the most difficult bowler to face at the non-Test international
level?
I think Roland Lefebvre gets my pick because of his subtle change of pace
and acuracy
What specific area has improved the most since non-Test cricket started
becoming more professional?
I think the overall quality of the game have improved through regular
tournaments being held between non test plyaing countries
What should be done to improve the standard of cricket at the non-Test
level?
More tournaments like the emerging nations tournament in April in Namibia.
Also more tours of test playing countries "A-sides"
What is your favourite food?
Fillet steak
What is your favourite drink?
Beer
What are your hobbies?
Fishing
What is your favourite film?
Commitments
What was the last book you read?
Silent War by Peter Stiff
Who is your favourite performer/music group?
Bob Dylan and Stevie Ray Vaughn
What is your favourite holiday destination?
Swakopmund in Namibia
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