Johan Botha (cricketer)

Infobox cricketer biography
playername = Johan Botha


country = South Africa
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dayofbirth = 2
monthofbirth = 5
yearofbirth = 1982
placeofbirth = Johannesburg
countryofbirth = South Africa
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batting = Right-handed
bowling = Right–arm offbreak
role = All-rounder
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international = true
testdebutdate = 2 January
testdebutyear = 2006
testdebutagainst = Australia
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lasttestdate = 22 February
lasttestyear = 2008
lasttestagainst = Bangladesh
odidebutdate = 16 November
odidebutyear = 2005
odidebutagainst = India
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lastodidate = 3 September
lastodiyear = 2008
lastodiagainst = England
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column1 = Tests
matches1 = 2
runs1 = 45
bat avg1 = 45.00
100s/50s1 = 0/0
top score1 = 25
deliveries1 = 225
wickets1 = 4
bowl avg1 = 44.50
fivefor1 = 0
tenfor1 = 0
best bowling1 = 2/57
catches/stumpings1 = 1/–
column2 = ODIs
matches2 = 32
runs2 = 208
bat avg2 = 17.33
100s/50s2 = 0/0
top score2 = 46
deliveries2 = 1,392
wickets2 = 23
bowl avg2 = 47.69
fivefor2 = 0
tenfor2 = n/a
best bowling2 = 3/34
catches/stumpings2 = 14/–
column3 = FC
matches3 = 51
runs3 = 2,388
bat avg3 = 32.27
100s/50s3 = 0/17
top score3 = 98
deliveries3 = 6,996
wickets3 = 117
bowl avg3 = 29.99
fivefor3 = 4
tenfor3 = 1
best bowling3 = 6/42
catches/stumpings3 = 36/–
column4 = LA
matches4 = 87
runs4 = 849
bat avg4 = 19.74
100s/50s4 = 0/1
top score4 = 55*
deliveries4 = 3,653
wickets4 = 71
bowl avg4 = 38.78
fivefor4 = 0
tenfor4 = n/a
best bowling4 = 4/32
catches/stumpings4 = 23/–

date = 11 October
year = 2008
source = http://www.cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/10/10278/10278.html CricketArchive

Johan Botha (born 2 May 1982 in Johannesburg) is an all-rounder who plays cricket for South Africa.

He made his Test debut against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2006 during the 2005-06 tour, and claimed batsman Mike Hussey as his first Test wicket. However, he was reported for throwing the ball at the conclusion of the match [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/4586792.stm S Africa spinner Botha reported] , from BBC Sport, published 6 January 2006] . He was allowed to play several games during the 2005–06 VB Series, but in February, was suspended from bowling following an analysis by bowling expert Bruce Elliott [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/4689844.stm Spinner Botha banned from bowling] , from BBC Sport, published 7 February 2006] . He hoped to return to bowling after an examination by the ICC in August 2006, but he was found still to be straightening his arm more than the acceptable 15 degrees. [ [http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/258410.html Botha's action declared illegal] , from Cricinfo, published 2 September 2006] On November 21, 2006, Johan Botha's action was passed by the International Cricket Council and he was again eligible for selection by the South African national team. [ [http://content-www.cricinfo.com/southafrica/content/story/269136.html Botha's action passed by ICC] , from Cricinfo, published 21 November 2006]

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