Wits cricketer wins big

Wits University is celebrating the achievements of their star cricketer Juan Landsberg who was recently honoured at the Central Gauteng Lions Cricket Awards hosted virtually.

During a sensational season in which all-rounder Landsberg scored 317 runs at an average of 79.80 with a top score of 158, he was named Enza Premier League Bowler of the Season, Enza Premier League Batsman of the Season, and Enza Premier League Cricketer of the Season.

Landsberg also produced equally impressive bowling figures of 14 wickets with an economy rate of 3.7 runs per over and an average of 16 in six innings. The award-winning Landsberg said, “The recognition from the union is truly great and humbling at the same time. I’ve got to thank Wits and my coach for the wonderful opportunity to play and dominate for the club.”

The final-year public management postgraduate said he had no expectations of winning the individual accolades despite putting his best foot forward this season. “The emphasis of my season was to be the best in all aspects, to compete with myself, and outdo my own performances. The past cricket season helped me develop a lot more skills and mature a lot as a player. Also, age has helped me become I’m more settled in what I’m trying to achieve on and off the cricket field.”

The 25-year-old right-arm leg spinner credited his coaches for the progress he had continued to make which ultimately led to his latest accolades. “Two coaches have impacted my cricket a lot over the last year and, obviously my dad who always believed I would be the greatest of my generation. So, for as long as that lives with me I’ll keep on going.”