Andries Gous
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| Full name | Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | November 24, 1993 Welkom, South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ODI debut (cap 48) | September 18, 2024 v UAE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | October 28, 2025 v UAE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 68 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 31) | April 7, 2024 v Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | February 10, 2026 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 68 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2020 | Free State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2021 | Knights | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Seattle Thunderbolts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–present | Dallas Mustangs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–present | Washington Freedom | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Trinbago Knight Riders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | Pokhara Avengers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025-present | Islamabad United | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, February 15, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous (/ˈɑndrəs ˈɦəʊs/, AHN-drəs HAUS; born November 24, 1993) is a South African-born cricketer who plays for the Washington Freedom, and the United States national cricket team.[1][2]
Early life
Gous was born on 24 November 1993 in Welkom, South Africa and grew up in Bloemfontein.[3]
Career
Domestic and T20 Career
Gous was included in the original Free State cricket team for the 2015 Africa T20 Cup.[4] In August 2017, he was named in Jo'burg Giants' squad for the first season of the T20 Global League.[5] The following month, he scored a century for Free State in the semi-final of the 2017 Africa T20 Cup against Namibia.[6]
In September 2018, Gous was named in Free State's squad for the 2018 Africa T20 Cup.[7] He was the joint-leading run-scorer for Free State in the tournament, with 155 runs in four matches.[8] In September 2019, he was named in Free State's squad for the 2019–20 CSA Provincial T20 Cup.[9]
In April 2021, Gous moved to the United States after signing a three-year deal to play cricket.[10] In June 2021, he was selected to take part in the Minor League Cricket tournament in the United States following the players' draft.[11]
In 2024, Gous was signed by Pokhara Avengers for 2024 Nepal Premier League.[12] In December 2024, He became the first player to score century in the history of Nepal Premier League.[13]
International career
In March 2024, Gous was named in USA's squad for their series against Canada.[14] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for USA on April 7, 2024, against Canada.[15] He started his International Twenty20 International (T20I) career with two back-to-back half centuries.
In January 2026, Gous was named in USA's squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup.[16]
References
- ^ "'It's definitely a dream come true' - Gous". OFM.
- ^ "Andries Gous". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved September 6, 2015.
- ^ Muthu, Deivarayan (February 14, 2026). "Globetrotter Gous brings franchise firepower to USA". ESPNCricinfo.
- ^ Free State Squad / Players – ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ "T20 Global League announces final team squads". T20 Global League. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ "Gous & Mogotsi bulldoze Free State into Africa T20 Cup final". Cricket South Africa. Archived from the original on September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ "Free State Squad". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
- ^ "Africa T20 Cup, 2018/19 - Free State: Batting and bowling averages". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
- ^ "Free State Announces Provincial T20 Squad". Cricket South Africa. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- ^ "Andries Gous welcomes stability provided by Seattle in Minor and Major League Cricket in USA". Club Cricket. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft". USA Cricket. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ "Pokhara Avengers Sign USA Wicketkeeper-Batter Andries Gous as Their First Overseas Player for Nepal Premier League". Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "Pokhara Avengers claim record 10-wicket win against Lumbini Lions". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "USA Men's T20 selection for Canada: What you need to know". Emerging Cricket. March 29, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "1st T20I, Prairie View, April 07, 2024, Canada tour of United States of America". ESPNcricinfo. April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ "USA announce squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026". International Cricket Council. January 30, 2026. Retrieved February 2, 2026.