Lonwabo Tsotsobe
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Lonwabo Lopsy Tsotsobe is a South African
cricketer who plays for Warriors
.
In November 2008, he received his first national call-up, with his selection for the test leg of the tour of Australia. He was later selected for the ODI leg as well.
In April 2011, Tsotsobe signed to play as an overseas player for Essex County Cricket Club
in English county cricket
. His form dipped and after taking five wickets from three first-class matches in the second division of the County Championship
was dropped from the team. In five one-day matches Tsotsobe managed eight wickets. He expressed his frustration at the situation, remarking that the time he spent with Essex was "the worst two months [his] life".
against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
on 11 January 2009.
On 30 January, he took 4/50 from nine overs in his ODI debut against Australia. South Africa went on to win the match by 39 runs, and the ODI series by 4-1.
He made his Test debut in the first match against the West Indies in Trinidad in June 2010.
He then participated in the second Twenty20 International vs Zimbabwe in place of the injured Morne Morkel
and after conceding two fours in his opening over he took the crucial wicket of Hamilton Masakadza
He has been selected by the South Africa for the 2011 CWC.
South African cricket team
The South African national cricket team represent South Africa in international cricket. They are administrated by Cricket South Africa.South Africa is a full member of the International Cricket Council, also known as ICC, with Test and One Day International, or ODI, status...
cricketer who plays for Warriors
Warriors cricket team
The Chevrolet Warriors is the name used by the combined Eastern Province and Border first class cricket teams in South Africa. The home venues of the Warriors are St George's Park, Port Elizabeth and Buffalo Park, East London....
.
In November 2008, he received his first national call-up, with his selection for the test leg of the tour of Australia. He was later selected for the ODI leg as well.
In April 2011, Tsotsobe signed to play as an overseas player for Essex County Cricket Club
Essex County Cricket Club
Essex County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Essex. Its limited overs team is called the Essex Eagles, their team colours this season are blue.The club plays most of its home games...
in English county cricket
County cricket
County cricket is the highest level of domestic cricket in England and Wales. For the 2010 season, see 2010 English cricket season.-First-class counties:...
. His form dipped and after taking five wickets from three first-class matches in the second division of the County Championship
County Championship
The County Championship is the domestic first-class cricket competition in England and Wales...
was dropped from the team. In five one-day matches Tsotsobe managed eight wickets. He expressed his frustration at the situation, remarking that the time he spent with Essex was "the worst two months [his] life".
International career
Tsotsobe made his international debut for South Africa in a Twenty20 InternationalTwenty20 International
A Twenty20 International is a form of cricket which is played over 20 overs per side between two national cricket teams. The game is played under the rules of Twenty20 cricket...
against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Melbourne Cricket Ground
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is an Australian sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne and is home to the Melbourne Cricket Club. It is the tenth largest stadium in the world, the largest in Australia, the largest stadium for playing cricket, and holds the world record for the highest light...
on 11 January 2009.
On 30 January, he took 4/50 from nine overs in his ODI debut against Australia. South Africa went on to win the match by 39 runs, and the ODI series by 4-1.
He made his Test debut in the first match against the West Indies in Trinidad in June 2010.
He then participated in the second Twenty20 International vs Zimbabwe in place of the injured Morne Morkel
Morne Morkel
Morné Morkel is a cricketer who plays Test and limited overs cricket for South Africa. He is a right-arm fast bowler with "genuine pace" according to former South African fast bowler Allan Donald, and a useful lower order left-handed batsman. Some believe he has the ability to become a genuine...
and after conceding two fours in his opening over he took the crucial wicket of Hamilton Masakadza
Hamilton Masakadza
Hamilton Masakadza is a Zimbabwean cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and occasional right-arm leg-break bowler.In February 2000 he became the first black Zimbabwean to score a first-class century. Soon after, in July 2001 he became the youngest player to make a century on his Test debut...
He has been selected by the South Africa for the 2011 CWC.