André Nel
South African cricketer, fast bowler
Born
July 15th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
South Africa
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This cricketer represented South Africa in international matches, particularly noted for his role as a fast bowler. He made a significant impact in Test and One Day Internationals during his career. Debuted in 2002, he was part of South Africa's squad for the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup. Intriguingly, Nel played for various domestic teams including the Gauteng and Easterns provincial teams. His playing style was characterized by aggressive bowling, which garnered attention in both international and domestic cricket.
Represented South Africa in Test matches
Played in the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup
Bowled for Gauteng and Easterns teams
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