DFA Sports Reporter Danie van der Lith is speaking to our Northern Cape Heat Cricket team to introduce them to our readers. Today we meet Hanu Viljoen
Hanu ‘H’ Viljoen
22 years old, born in Pretoria, Gauteng
Usual slot in batting order: No.4,5 or 6
Which high school cricket team did you represent? Pretoria Boys’ High School
What other sports do you enjoy aside from cricket? Hockey, cycling, surfing and golf
Was cricket always your game? Yes
Batter, bowler, or all-rounder? Batter and wicketkeeper
What is your happiest cricket memory? Winning two 4-day trophies in a row
Do you model yourself after a famous cricketer? Yes, Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli
Your biggest sporting hero outside of cricket? Matthew McConaughey
Favourite Book? Greenlight by Matthew McConaughey
Favourite series: Ted Lasso, Peaky blinders and Drive to Survive
Net practice, fielding practice, or gym work? Net practice
Hamburger, Pizza or Fried Chicken? Pizza
Favourite fielding position? Keeper
Least favourite place to field? Fine leg
In your opinion, name the best International Cricket team: Australia at the moment. They are playing with confidence and bringing excitement to the game.
Is there a quote that keeps you going when times get tough? “The world is ours, but time is limited.”
