David wiese

David Wiese has taken 27 wickets and averages 11.20 with the bat in 23 Twenty20 internationals ICC Men's T20 World Cup Venue: United Arab Emirates & Oman Dates: 17 October - 14 November Coverage: Commentary on every game on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Text commentary, in-play clips and video highlights from 23 October on BBC Sport website and app When David Wiese lines up for Namibia against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Monday, it will be his second consecutive T20 World Cup. So how does a cricketer manage to play for two different nations? Speaking to BBC Sport, the 36-year-old reveals how his inclusion in Namibia's squad came about, discusses the differences between playing for the two African countries and explains the impact he is hoping to have on the future of Namibian cricket. • T20 World Cup fixtures & groups • Players to watch From South Africa to Namibia, via Sussex Born in Roodepoort in Gauteng Province, seam-bowling all-rounder Wiese made his international debut in 2013 and went on to play in six one-day-internationals and 20 Twenty20 internationals for South Africa. But representing Namibia was always on Wiese's radar. "My family comes from Namibia. My dad was born there and I still have family there, so my ties are quite deep," he says. "Even before I got selected for South Africa, I'd had conversations with Cricket Namibia." Although Wiese played three matches at the 2016 World T20, he failed to cement his place in the side, and then signed a three-year-deal...

The 37-year-old, who has represented both South Africa and Namibia internationally, played at Headingley for the Northern Superchargers in The Hundred this year. Managing director of cricket Darren Gough said Wiese was "a proven winner". "I am thrilled that we have got David over the line so early," Gough told the club website. external-link "His desire to constantly improve his game is one of the reasons why he has been so successful around the world." Meanwhile, fellow all-rounder Yash Vagadia, 18, has signed a rookie contract with the county. The Durham University student will join up with the squad from 1 June.

David Wiese delivers as Namibia stun Netherlands to clinch their first-ever World Cup win David Wiese (66 no) stars as Namibia claim their first win in World Cup history at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium; Max O'Dowd (70 off 56) registers a second straight half-century for Netherlands, who are now on the brink of an early World Cup exit David Wiese produced a blistering innings to inspire Namibia to a historic first victory at a World Cup, as they preserved their Super 12 qualification hopes with a stunning six-wicket success against Netherlands in Abu Dhabi. Having been inserted by Namibia, Netherlands appeared in control after posting a formidable total of 164-4 from their 20 overs, with Max O'Dowd (70 off 56) registering a second consecutive half-century to spearhead the Dutch innings. Namibia's reply began in positive fashion, before a flurry of wickets left them floundering at 52-3 in the 10th over. Nevertheless, a remarkable innings from Wiese (66 no off 40) completely shifted the pendulum. Wiese and Gerhard Erasmus (32 off 22) smashed 93 in 51 balls to move Namibia to the brink of history, and despite Eramus departing in the latter stages, JJ Smit (14 off 8) kept his cool as they wrapped up victory with an over to spare. Trending • Transfer Centre LIVE! Real Madrid's Bellingham explains his move... • US Open: Fowler, Schauffele lead after record-breaking rounds LIVE! • Man Utd shares up 10 per cent but Qataris still waiting on exclusivity • Beckham to join Brentford B perm...

Of all the effects Brexit has had on the world, it probably ranks among the more minor. But Britain’s decision to withdraw from the European Union will even be felt at a cricket World Cup being held in the Middle East. Because of Brexit, a law brought about by a Slovakian handball player was removed from UK sport, thus meaning a former South African cricketer is now getting set to represent Namibia in the Confused? Well, the important part of the story is that Namibia will be able to call on the services of David Wiese, an all-rounder who represented the Proteas at the last T20 World Cup five years ago. And a player who has been a star of the franchise T20 circuit for much of the time since – not least in UAE. And neither is Wiese flying the flag of convenience. The 36-year-old former “It has been 10 years or so in the making,” Wiese said. “Namibia used to play in the South African domestic set up back in the day when I was still playing semi-professionally. “As soon as they heard I had Namibian ties – my dad was born there, a lot of my family are there – they started speaking to me about playing. “This went on for quite a few years. It got to the stage where we were busy doing the paperwork. Then I got chosen to play for South Africa.” When the Proteas came calling the idea of representing the land of his father dissipated. David Wiese celebrates taking a wicket for South Africa during a T20 International against West Indies at Wanderers Stadium on Jan...

David Wiese is a South African-born Namibian cricketer representing Namibia in international cricket. He is renowned for his powerful low-order batting and capacity for slow ball delivery. Before making his international debut for Namibia in October 2021, David played cricket internationally for South Africa from 2013 to 2016. David was one of three candidates for the ICC Player of the Month award for October 2021, together with Shakib Al Hasan and Asif Ali. In March 2022, he was named in Namibia’s ODI squad for the 2022 United Arab Emirates Tri-Nation Series. David Wiese’s married life with Chene Wiese South African cricketer, David, is not only in the prime of his career but also enjoying a successful marriage. The IPL club Royal Challengers Bangalore signed David in 2015, and the best way to celebrate his success was to David Wiese got married to his longtime girlfriend Chene Wiese. (Source: On April 11, 2015, David married his best friend, who became his true love, Chene, in Johannesburg’s serene Muldersdrift in front of a hundred and thirty guests. All their tables at the wedding ceremony were named after destinations the couple had visited together. For the wedding outfit, David wore Dion Daniels’ classic tuxedo. “She was like my go-to girl when I needed someone for functions, needed a date, I just call her,” the cricketer told the outlet. David Wiese and Chene Wiese marked seven years of marriage On April 11, 2022, the Wiese family celebrated their seventh wedding a...

Wiaan Mulder - playing solely as a batter after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury - top-scored for the Foxes with 46 but although Rishi Patel, with 36 from 25 balls, proved effective in the powerplay, the home side could not build sustained partnerships, dismissed with three balls left of the 20th over. Dawid Malan's hot streak ended in the second over as a leading edge to a ball from left-arm spinner Callum Parkinson saw him caught at short third man for 2 following his run of 95 not out, 83 and 81 not out in three innings. James Wharton cashed in on a couple of balls wide of off stump by Hull but there was another success for the Foxes as Naveen beat Adam Lyth's swinging bat and the Vikings were 42 for 2 from their batting powerplay. On a roll, Wiese began the home side's batting powerplay with a maiden and when Nick Welch was grabbed behind the stumps at the second attempt off spinner Dom Bess, the Foxes were 1 for 1. They recovered to put 44 on the board in the opening six but also lost Lewis Hill, who skewed Thompson to third man. At the halfway point, the outcome looked in the balance after a couple of tight overs from Chohan, with 93 needed from 60 balls at 64 for 2. When Patel - hit on the helmet by Revis on 31 - was leg before to Thompson for 36 from 24 balls, and Louis Kimber was bowled by Chohan sweeping, the Vikings looked favourites, an assessment quickly confirmed as Rehan thumped a short delivery from Revis in the air to Wharton at mid-off. ...

Name David Wiese Born May 18, 1985 Roodepoort Age 38 years 28 days Teams South Africa, Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Guyana Amazon Warriors, South Africa A, Mumbai Cricket Association XI, Barbados Royals, Sussex, Benoni Zalmi, Hong Kong Island United, Karachi Kings, Paarl Rocks, Khulna Titans, Lahore Qalandars, Bangla Tigers, Tshwane Spartans, Cumilla Warriors, London Spirit, Saint Lucia Kings, Namibia, Deccan Gladiators, Colombo Stars, Northern Superchargers, Gulf Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders, Yorkshire, MI New York Nickname Wiese Bat Style Right Handed Bat Bowl Style Right-arm fast-medium If Bangladesh is the land of left-arm spinners, then South Africa is known for its pace bowling allrounders. David Wiese falls into that category. A right-arm medium pacer and a handy lower-order bat, Wiese took up cricket late but made his debut for Eastern province at the age of 20. He struggled with the rigors of first class cricket and could not seal a permanent place in the side. However, with time he grew and matured into an allrounder that South Africa were looking for after the retirement of Jacques Kallis in 2013-14. Wiese was on the tour to Sri Lanka in 2013 and made his debut in a T20 game, but after only three matches, he was sent back to sharpen his skills. The season of 2014-15 was the best in Wiese's career. He played a vital role with ball and bat as Knights went on to win the domestic one-day competition. Wiese was recalled to the national side and made his ODI ...