Mzansi gives batsman a chance to make a name
Semipro Marco Marais rubs shoulders with the likes of AB and Dale Steyn
Little-known Nelson Mandela Bay Giants opening batsman Marco Marais is hoping the Mzansi Super League (MSL) will unlock the huge untapped semiprofessional talent in SA. The 25-year-old Marais‚ picked in the 10th round of the MSL draft and one of many semiprofessionals in the tournament‚ has been impressive for the Eastern Cape franchise. On Sunday he top-scored for the Giants with 47 off 41 in their seven-run (D/L method) win over the Tshwane Spartans in Pretoria as they moved to second spot on the log. He is holding his own against established internationals such as Dale Steyn and AB de Villiers. "It is amazing to be playing against players like AB and Dale‚" he said after his man-of-the-match performance at SuperSport Park. "Two months ago I was playing semiprofessional cricket and now I find myself standing at the nonstriker’s end and AB fielding at midwicket. "It is amazing for the younger players‚ especially those who have not played a lot of franchise cricket‚ to get exposure ...
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