New Zealand’s Bevon Jacobs may debut against his birth country
The story of New Zealand cricketers born in South Africa wearing the Blackcaps is likely to continue. Bevon Jacobs, a hard-hitting six-footer, has been named in the New Zealand squad for the T20 tri-series in Zimbabwe, which will also feature South Africa as the third team. Jacobs could make his international debut against the country of his birth, a scenario that has become all too familiar for fans of the New Zealand cricket team.
The story of cricketers switching allegiance from South Africa to New Zealand is not a new one. In recent times, players like Henry Nicholls, Colin Munro, and George Worker have all made the switch, citing various reasons such as better career prospects, family ties, or a desire to represent a team that offers them more opportunities.
Bevon Jacobs, who was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, is the latest addition to this list. The 24-year-old batsman has been playing domestic cricket in New Zealand for several years and has been in impressive form, scoring over 1,000 runs in the last two Plunket Shield seasons.
Jacobs’ inclusion in the New Zealand squad for the T20 tri-series comes as no surprise, given his impressive performances in domestic cricket. He has been a consistent run-scorer for Wellington Firebirds and has also represented the New Zealand A team on several occasions.
The T20 tri-series, which will be held in Zimbabwe from August 29 to September 10, will feature three teams – New Zealand, South Africa, and the hosts Zimbabwe. The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with the top two teams progressing to the final.
Jacobs’ potential debut against South Africa will be a significant moment for the 24-year-old, who has spoken in the past about his love for the game and his desire to represent his adopted country. “I’ve always been passionate about playing for New Zealand,” Jacobs said in a recent interview. “I’ve got a lot of family ties here, and I feel like I’ve got a good opportunity to make a difference for the team.”
Jacobs’ inclusion in the New Zealand squad has sparked a lot of excitement among fans of the team, who are eager to see him make his debut. His hard-hitting style of play, which has earned him the nickname ‘The Big Fella’, is expected to bring a new dimension to the New Zealand batting lineup.
The T20 tri-series will be an important tournament for New Zealand, as they look to build momentum ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia later this year. The team has been in good form in recent times, winning several bilateral series and performing well in international tournaments.
For Bevon Jacobs, the T20 tri-series will be an opportunity to prove himself at the highest level and make a case for himself in the New Zealand team. His potential debut against South Africa will be a significant moment, and fans of the team will be eagerly waiting to see him in action.
