Andries Gous
{{Short description|South African-born American cricketer (born 1993)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox cricketer
| name = Andries Gous
| image =
| country = United States
| fullname = Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|11|24|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Welkom, South Africa
| death_date =
| death_place =
| batting = Right-handed
| bowling =
| role = Wicket-keeper
| international = true
| internationalspan = 2024–present
| odidebutdate = 18 September
| odidebutyear = 2024
| odidebutagainst = UAE
| odicap = 48
| lastodidate = 18 February
| lastodiyear = 2025
| lastodiagainst = Oman
| odishirt = 68
| T20Idebutdate = 7 April
| T20Idebutyear = 2024
| T20Idebutagainst = Canada
| T20Icap = 31
| lastT20Idate = 23 february
| lastT20Iyear = 2025
| lastT20Iagainst = Oman
| T20Ishirt = 68
| club1 = Free State
| year1 = 2011–2020
| clubnumber1 =
| club2 = Knights
| year2 = 2016–2021
| clubnumber2 =
| club3 = Seattle Thunderbolts
| year3 = 2021-2022
| clubnumber3 =
| columns = 4
| column1 = ODI
| matches1 = 9
| runs1 = 344
| bat avg1 = 43.00
| 100s/50s1 = 0/4
| top score1 = 83
| deliveries1 = 0
| wickets1 = 0
| bowl avg1 = –
| fivefor1 = 0
| tenfor1 = 0
| best bowling1 = –
| catches/stumpings1 = 3/0
| column2 = T20I
| matches2 = 25
| runs2 = 751
| bat avg2 = 32.65
| 100s/50s2 = 0/6
| top score2 = 81
| deliveries2 = 0
| wickets2 = 0
| bowl avg2 = –
| fivefor2 = 0
| tenfor2 = 0
| best bowling2 = –
| catches/stumpings2 = 6/1
| column3 = FC
| matches3 = 60
| runs3 = 3746
| bat avg3 = 41.62
| 100s/50s3 = 7/21
| top score3 = 256*
| deliveries3 = 6
| wickets3 = 0
| bowl avg3 = –
| fivefor3 = 0
| tenfor3 = 0
| best bowling3 = –
| catches/stumpings3 = 136/5
| column4 = LA
| matches4 = 66
| runs4 = 2,205
| bat avg4 = 38.68
| 100s/50s4 = 3/14
| top score4 = 163*
| deliveries4 = 18
| wickets4 = 2
| bowl avg4 = 4.50
| fivefor4 = 0
| tenfor4 = 0
| best bowling4 = 2/9
| catches/stumpings4 = 53/4
| date = 5 March
| year = 2025
| source = http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/485379.html Cricinfo
|club4=Dallas Mustangs|year4=2023–present|club5=Washington Freedom|year5=2023–present|club6=Trinbago Knight Riders|year6=2024|club7=Pokhara Avengers|year7=2024|club8=Islamabad United|year8=2025}}
Andries Gous (/ˈɑndrəs ˈɦəʊs/, AHN-drəs HAUS; born 24 November 1993) is a South African-American cricketer who plays for the Washington Freedom, and the United States national cricket team. Born in South Africa, he represents the United States at the international level.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ofm.co.za/article/cricket/331577/-it-s-definitely-a-dream-come-true-gous|title=‘It’s definitely a dream come true’ - Gous|website=OFM}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/player/485379.html |title=Andries Gous |access-date=6 September 2015 |work=ESPN Cricinfo}}
Domestic and T20 Career
He was included in the original Free State cricket team for the 2015 Africa T20 Cup.[http://www.espncricinfo.com/africa-t20-cup-2015-16/content/squad/910899.html Free State Squad / Players] – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2015. In August 2017, he was named in Jo'burg Giants' squad for the first season of the T20 Global League.{{cite web|url=http://www.t20.gl/news/t20-global-league-announces-final-team-squads|title=T20 Global League announces final team squads|access-date=28 August 2017|work=T20 Global League|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905185645/https://www.t20.gl/news/t20-global-league-announces-final-team-squads|archive-date=5 September 2017|url-status=dead}} The following month, he scored a century for Free State in the semi-final of the 2017 Africa T20 Cup against Namibia.{{Cite web |url=http://cricket.co.za/news/21134/Gous-Mogotsi-bulldoze-Free-State-into-Africa-T20-Cup-final |title=Gous & Mogotsi bulldoze Free State into Africa T20 Cup final |access-date=25 September 2017 |work=Cricket South Africa |archive-date=25 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925180642/http://cricket.co.za/news/21134/Gous-Mogotsi-bulldoze-Free-State-into-Africa-T20-Cup-final |url-status=dead }}
In September 2018, Gous was named in Free State's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup.{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/squad/1158607.html |title=Free State Squad |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=12 September 2018}} He was the joint-leading run-scorer for Free State in the tournament, with 155 runs in four matches.{{cite web|url=http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=12603;team=3273;type=tournament |title=Africa T20 Cup, 2018/19 - Free State: Batting and bowling averages |work=ESPN Cricinfo |access-date=16 September 2018}} In September 2019, he was named in Free State's squad for the 2019–20 CSA Provincial T20 Cup.{{cite web |url=https://cricket.co.za/news/31632/Free-State-Announces-Provincial-T20-Squad |title=Free State Announces Provincial T20 Squad |work=Cricket South Africa |access-date=10 September 2019 }}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
In April 2021, Gous moved to the United States after signing a three-year deal to play cricket.{{cite web|url=https://www.clubcricket.co.za/latestnews/andries-gous-welcomes-stability-provided-by-seattle-in-minor-and-major-league-cricket-in-usa/ |title=Andries Gous welcomes stability provided by Seattle in Minor and Major League Cricket in USA |work=Club Cricket |access-date=12 June 2021}} In June 2021, he was selected to take part in the Minor League Cricket tournament in the United States following the players' draft.{{cite web|url=https://www.usacricket.org/media-release/all-27-teams-complete-initial-roster-selection-following-minor-league-cricket-draft/ |title=All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft |work=USA Cricket |access-date=11 June 2021}}
In 2024, he was signed by Pokhara Avengers for 2024 Nepal Premier League.{{Cite web |title=Pokhara Avengers Sign USA Wicketkeeper-Batter Andries Gous as Their First Overseas Player for Nepal Premier League |url=https://wicketnepal.com/2024/10/pokhara-avengers-sign-usa-wicketkeeper-batter-andries-gous-as-their-first-overseas-player-for-nepal-premier-league/ |access-date=2024-12-06 |language=en-GB}} In December 2024, He became the first player to score century in the history of Nepal Premier League.{{Cite web |title=Pokhara Avengers claim record 10-wicket win against Lumbini Lions |url=https://kathmandupost.com/cricket/2024/12/06/pokhara-avengers-claim-record-10-wicket-win-against-lumbini-lions |access-date=2024-12-06 |website=kathmandupost.com |language=English}}
International career
In March 2024, he was named in USA's squad for their series against Canada.{{cite web |date=29 March 2024 |title=USA Men's T20 selection for Canada: What you need to know |url=https://emergingcricket.com/insight/usa-mens-t20-selection-canada/ |access-date=29 March 2024 |work=Emerging Cricket}} He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for USA on 7 April 2024, against Canada.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-07 |title=1st T20I, Prairie View, April 07, 2024, Canada tour of United States of America |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/usa-vs-canada-2024-1425115/united-states-of-america-vs-canada-1st-t20i-1425121/live-cricket-score |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}} He started his International Twenty20 International (T20I) career with two back-to-back half centuries.{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}
References
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External links
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{{United States Squad 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup}}
{{Islamabad United squad}}
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Category:South African cricketers
Category:South African expatriate sportspeople in the United States
Category:United States One Day International cricketers
Category:21st-century American sportsmen
Category:United States Twenty20 International cricketers
Category:Free State cricketers
Category:Sportspeople from Welkom
Category:Trinbago Knight Riders cricketers
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