Lions Cricket
Former Madibaz bowler Sisanda Magala is primed to embrace the next challenge in his cricketing journey after being selected for the South African limited overs squads to play Pakistan next month.
The fast-medium bowler will make his national debut at the age of 30 and says he’s excited about the opportunity to test himself at the highest level.
The Proteas will play the tourists in a three-match ODI series from the 2nd to the 7th of April, followed by a four-match T20 series from the 10th to the 16th of April - all at the Wanderers and at Supersport Park, Centurion.
Uitenhage/Kariega-born Magala, who attended College Hill Prep and Muir College, has been included in the squads for both series.
“I’m feeling very good about receiving this opportunity to test myself on the international scene,” said Magala, who now lives in Sandton, Johannesburg, after joining the Lions franchise from the Warriors last year.
Magala, who studied at Nelson Mandela University from 2010 to 2014, has made a name for himself in one of the most difficult departments in limited overs cricket – bowling at the death.
He displayed his prowess by being the leading wicket-taker in the domestic one-day and Twenty20 competitions this season with eight and 13 wickets respectively.
After being a regular in the Eastern Province and Warriors teams for almost a decade, Magala says he felt he needed a new challenge, which led to his move to the Lions.
“I needed to test myself on how I could manage outside my comfort zone and the competitive nature of the Lions squad has definitely sharpened my skills and helped me prepare for the up-coming challenge against Pakistan.”
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