Ayanda Hlubi

Ayanda Hlubi (born 16 July 2004) is a South African cricketer who currently plays for KwaZulu-Natal Coastal. She plays as a right-arm medium bowler. Quotes Cricket is something I can play even in my sleep. I really love it and I’m passionate about it. So, that’s how I was able to persevere, pull myself together and just play. I used to watch cricket on TV, when it played on SABC 3. Or sometimes I’d listen to it when it was on the radio. At that time, it was the Proteas Men I had access to. But yes, the radio was always on at home – because that’s the way we live in the rural areas, Sometimes I would accidentally [come across] a match on TV. Then I would sit and watch to put a visual aspect to this sport that I was regularly listening to on the radio. So, when I got to watch, I realised that this is actually an interesting sport I saw [Kagiso] Rabada bowling once and I was happy with what I was seeing. I decided then and there that I also wanted to be a part of this sport. From then on, it became a ritual to watch or listen to the Proteas Men play I’m living my dream. I never thought I’d be where I am in such a short time, having played all three formats of the game in that period as well. But I’m extremely happy with how things are going, The Test match was an interesting experience. It was really tough being on the field the whole day, really challenging, Women’s cricket has grown. We youngsters have better opportunities and we are taking them, doing really well and showing the hunger to represent our country. It shows that the pipeline is healthy and thriving Tuned into success — World Cup-bound SA cricket star Ayanda Hlubi is living her dream,Sep 2024,DM by Yanga Sibembe External Links Category:Cricketers from South Africa Category:Living people Category:2004 births