Wihan Lubbe

Wihan Johannes Lubbe (born 22 November 1992) is a South African cricketer. He made his international debut for the South Africa cricket team in April 2021. Quotes Red-ball cricket reveals who you are It gives you a better understanding of where you are as a person and as a cricketer. It’s been really good to be back home, to be part of the rebuild, A few years ago, there were some darker days, but it’s been awesome to see the team and the whole union grow again. We’re turning into a professional setup – that’s what we’re aiming for We’re a bunch of friends, which is good. There’s not a whole lot of distractions here, so you naturally spend more time together. We’re building relationships – it’s not just a cricket thing. If you understand what a guy’s going through off the field, it often shows on the field too. We’re learning each other’s emotions and that always has benefits. It takes a while to adapt – mentally and physically. For me, the important thing is just being someone the youngsters can talk to. We’re people first, and managing the person off the field is just as important as managing the cricketer on it If you understand what a guy’s going through off the field, it often shows on the field too. We’re learning each other’s emotions and that always has benefits It takes a while to adapt – mentally and physically. For me, the important thing is just being someone the youngsters can talk to. We’re people first, and managing the person off the field is just as important as managing the cricketer on it. I’m learning from him as much as he’s learning from me. That’s the beauty of it – it’s a two-way street. You learn your game through red-ball cricket. You understand your technique, your thinking .In T20s everything happens so fast – in red-ball it’s a slow curve, and that’s where you really get tested. One of my seniors used to speak about ‘riding the waves’ – understanding where you are on that wave. Red-ball cricket teaches you that. It tests your patience, your temperament, and your discipline. “Red-ball cricket reveals who you are” – Wihan Lubbe on mentorship, growth, and the heart of the game, October 2025, cricket Fanatics by Khalid Mohidin External links Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:Cricketers from South Africa