Here is all you need to know about age 19 Juan James as the South African U-19 cricketer was appointed as the captain for the U-19 World Cup
All-rounder Juan James has taken over as the Under-19 team’s captain, following Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) dismissal of David Teeger.
Who is Juan James new South Africa U19 Cricket World Cup captain, bio, age and career stats
A week prior to the home age-group World Cup being hosted in South Africa, Teeger was removed from his position as captain of South Africa’s Under-19 team, which put an end to the relationship between sport and politics at a crucial juncture for the nation. Although he was removed as a captain, he remained in the squad for his side.
Beginning on January 19, the 2024 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup will be captained by the James. Before this, in July of last year, James led the South African U-19 team in the third and fifth games in the five-match 50-over series against Bangladesh.
🇿🇦 Cricket South Africa (CSA) has just revealed that Western Province all-rounder, Juan James, will proudly lead South Africa Under-19 (SA U19) at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024. 🏆https://t.co/OarEVDCoiZ
#U19CWC #JuanJames #CricketLeadership 🏏🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/o52cdbI88D— Cricket World (@Cricket_World) January 14, 2024
The tournament’s opening day matches between England and Scotland will take place at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, after South Africa campaigns against the West Indies.
Due to the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) suspension over the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, the host country was originally scheduled to be Sri Lanka, but it was eventually changed to South Africa.
Who is Juan James?
Juan James is a South African cricketer who was born on 7 October 2004 in Cape Town. The rising star who represents South African National U-19 cricket team has been selected at the upcoming ICC U-19 World Cup.
The all-rounder has participated in South African domestic cricket matches. He has participated in five T20, five List A, and five First Class cricket matches in South Africa. The youngster achieved three wickets ijust-ended ended tri-series between India and Afghanistan.
During their July 2023 tour of Bangladesh, he played for the South Africa U19s and claimed five wickets at an average of 28.8. With a best score of 34, he also scored 75 runs.
James claimed a wicket in each of his three matches in the just concluded tri-series between Afghanistan and India. He had an astounding 2.88 economy rate.