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Makhaya Ntini

BornJuly 6, 1977
Major TeamsSouth Africa, Border
Known AsMakhaya Ntini
Batting StyleRight Hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight Arm Fast
Test Debut1997/98 against Sri Lanka at Cape Town
ODI Debut1997/98 against New Zealand at Perth


Profile
Ntini's career was rocked by a rape allegation against him, but since his comeback, he has shown the ability to swing the ball which helps in taking wickets in every match. He is quite economical and now a regular member of the South African one-day team.

News Articles
Will Graeme Smith realize the South African World Cup dream? (2007-02-23)

Dhoni climbs to third spot in ICC ODI rankings (2007-02-16)

South Africa announces World cup squad (2007-02-16)

Dhoni rises to third place in ICC rankings (2007-02-04)

Makhaya Ntini – From cow herder to cricket idol (2007-02-02)

Kumble breaks into top 3 among Test bowlers (2007-01-29)

Dravid, Kumble slide one place each (2007-01-24)
India hang on to fourth place despite series defeat (2007-01-08)
Ganguly highest Indian run-getter in SA Test series (2007-01-08)
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Test Statistics
 MINoRunsHsAve10050CtSt
Batting1110535107.000030
 OMRWAveBest5w10wSrEcon
Bowling319.3998733425.676/661056.32.73

One Day Statistics
 MINORunsHSAve10050SRCtSt
Batting1942532.500060
 OMRWAveBest4w5wSrEcon
Bowling144.196142623.615/371133.24.25




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