From South Africa to Namibia: David Wiese's journey through cricket
cricket-sports Jun 03 2024
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Early Life and Beginnings
David Wiese was born on May 18, 1985, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
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Domestic Debut
He made his debut in South African domestic cricket for Easterns in the 2004-05 season.
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Move to Titans
Wiese moved to Titans, one of South Africa's premier domestic teams, where he continued to establish himself as a reliable all-rounder.
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International Debut
He made his international debut for South Africa in a T20I against New Zealand in December 2012.
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IPL Stint
Wiese played for RCB in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2015, where he made an impact with both bat and ball, he has also represented the KKR in recent times.
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T20 Leagues Around the World
Apart from the IPL, Wiese has featured in various T20 leagues worldwide, including the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Hundred as well.
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Consistent Performances PSL
Known for his powerful hitting and effective medium-pace bowling, Wiese has been a consistent performer in around the globe and especially in the PSL.
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Move to Namibia
Despite his success in domestic and T20 leagues, Wiese's international career has been limited, he decided to move to Namibia and represent them at the international circuit.
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County Cricket Experience
He has played county cricket in England, representing Sussex and Hampshire in various formats.
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Return to South African Domestic Cricket
After his stint in county and T20 leagues, Wiese returned to play domestic cricket in South Africa.