Last updated on March 22nd, 2024 at 04:13 pm
Herschelle Gibbs is a batsman from South Africa who is known for his aggressive batting style. He has played in many international cricket tournaments, and is known for hitting some of the biggest sixes in the sport.
1. Herschelle Gibbs: A brief biography
Herschelle Gibbs is a former South African cricketer who played in international cricket from 1996 to 2008. He is best known for his role in the “Mankad” incident in a One Day International match against Sri Lanka in 1999. born on 23 February 1974.
Gibbs was born in Cape Town, and made his first-class debut for Western Province in 1993. He played for South Africa in the 1996 World Cup, and made his Test debut later that year. He was part of the team that won the 1999 Cricket World Cup, and his 172 against India in 2001 is the second-highest individual score by a South African in Tests.
In March 1999, Gibbs was involved in a controversial incident in a One Day International against Sri Lanka. He ran out the Sri Lankan batsman Sanath Jayasuriya, who was backing up too far – a practice known as “Mankading”. Gibbs was criticised for his actions, but defended them, saying “If you’re not trying to take wickets, you’re not playing cricket.”
Gibbs played his last match for South Africa in 2008, and retired from international cricket later that year. He continued to play domestic cricket in South Africa until 2014.
Gibbs is one of the most successful batsmen in One Day International cricket, with over 10,000 runs to his name. He is also the fourth-highest wicket-taker in ODI history for South Africa.
2. Herschelle Gibbs: The family man
Herschelle Gibbs was known as one of the most talented cricket players in the world. He was also known as a family man. Gibbs always put his family first, and always made time for them. He was a loving husband and father, and was always there for his family. When he was away from home, he would call or text them every day to let them know he was thinking of them. He was a great role model to his children, and they looked up to him. Gibbs was a great husband and father, and he will be missed by his family.
3. Herschelle Gibbs: Domestic Career highlights
In 1998, Herschelle Gibbs made his domestic debut for Western Province. He scored a century in just his second match and went on to score heavily in the 1999-2000 season. Gibbs then moved to the Titans and continued his good form, scoring a century in his first match for the new franchise.
Gibbs was selected for the South African squad for the 2003 Cricket World Cup. He made a century in the opening match of the tournament against Zimbabwe and followed that up with braces against both the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. South Africa reached the final, but were defeated by Australia.
In 2004-05, Gibbs moved back to Western Province and scored 804 runs at an average of 73.81, including two centuries. He was then selected for the South African squad for the 2005 Ashes series in England. Gibbs made a century in the first innings of the first Test and was named man of the match.
Gibbs continued to score heavily in domestic cricket and was selected for the South African squad for the 2007 Cricket World Cup. He made two centuries in the tournament, including a match-winning innings against India in the group stage. South Africa reached the final, but were defeated by Australia for the second time.
Gibbs retired from domestic cricket in 2016 after playing for the Warriors. He scored over 16,000 runs at an average of 49.02 in a career that spanned almost two decades.
4. Herschelle Gibbs: ICC International Career highlights
– Herschelle Gibbs played in 95 Tests, scoring 6,949 runs at an average of 37.48, including 11 centuries and 34 half-centuries
– He also played in 245 ODIs, scoring 10,289 runs at an average of 36.98, including 25 centuries and 63 half-centuries
– Gibbs was a part of the South Africa team which won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2007
– He was also part of the teams which reached the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1999 and 2003
– Gibbs was named the ICC Cricketer of the Year in 2007.
5. Herschelle Gibbs: IPL Career highlights
– Herschelle Gibbs is a South African cricketer who played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Deccan Chargers, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore
– He is the only player in history to have hit 6 sixes in an over in any form of international cricket
– Gibbs is also the only player to have won the IPL with three different teams
– In 2012, he was named as the captain of the Durban Heat for the inaugural Mzansi Super League (MSL)
– Gibbs made his IPL debut for the Deccan Chargers in 2008
– He was the leading run-scorer for the Chargers in the 2011 IPL season
– In 2012, he was signed by the Rajasthan Royals
– He was the leading run-scorer for the Royals in the 2013 IPL season
– In 2014, he was signed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore
– He was the leading run-scorer for the Royal Challengers in the 2015 IPL season
– In 2016, he announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket.
6. Herschelle Gibbs: Achievements
Herschelle Gibbs has had an illustrious cricketing career, achieving a great deal both on and off the field. A list of his achievements in bullet points is as follows:
-First player to score a century in each of the three formats of international cricket
-Only player to score a century in his first innings in all three formats
-Scored a century in his first ODI
-Scored a century in his first Test
-Part of the World Cup-winning South African team in 2007
-Holds the record for the fastest century in ODI cricket, scoring one in just 36 balls
-Scored over 18,000 runs in international cricket across all formats
-Has taken 153 wickets in international cricket
-Won the ICC Player of the Year award in 2005
-Named one of Wisden’s Cricketers of the Year in 2007.
7. Herschelle Gibbs : The philanthropist
Herschelle Gibbs is known as a philanthropist and a great supporter of charities. He has set up the Herschelle Gibbs Foundation to help underprivileged children in South Africa and around the world. He also supports a number of other charities, including the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Gibbs is a great role model for young people, and his work with charities is something that makes him very special.
