Who is Thandi Tshabalala ?
Thandi Tshabalala is a renowned figure in South African Cricket, known for his exceptional skills both as a player and a coach. His illustrious career has been marked by numerous achievements and contributions to the sport. His playing career began in his early years, and he quickly established himself as a promising talent and represented South Africa in various formats, showcasing his ability to excel in different batting and bowling roles.
Playing Career
Played for Free State Cricket from 2003 to 2011.
Represented Proteas from 2006 to 2008, making his ODI debut against Ireland in Stormont in June 2007.
Part of the Proteas T20 World Cup Squad in 2007.
Represented the Eagles, now known as the ITEC Knights, from 2015 to 2016.
Represented Kwazulu-Natal from 2014 to 2016.
Played for Dolphin Cricket from 2015 to 2016.
Currently part of the Protea Legends Squad.
Coaching Career
Served as a player/coach for the Sunfoil Dolphins in 2015, combining his playing acumen with coaching responsibilities.
Coached teams in the The Northern Suburbs Saturday Schools Cricket League (NSSSC) from 2016 to 2018, imparting his knowledge and skills to aspiring young cricketers.
Contributed to the development of young athletes at Crawford Sandton, demonstrating his versatility as an Athletics Coach and a Cricket Coach.
Worked as an ITP coach since 2016, providing guidance and support to players at various stages of their development.
Conducted batting and Spin bowling camps for the South Africa Emerging team and South Africa U/19s team in 2018, showcasing his expertise in specific skill areas.
Served as a Spin bowling consultant for the Protea Women’s Team, demonstrating his knowledge and experience in this particular aspect of the game as a