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Johan Botha
Thu, January 24 2019
“Cricket has been part of my life for 19 years,” Johan Botha pens open letter following retirement
Botha wrote an open letter to fans and family after making a surprise retirement from all formats of cricket. Below is the transcript of it.
Thu, January 24 2019
Johan Botha retires from all cricket
As per a statement released by the Hurricanes, Botha cited "wear and tear on his body and sheer physical fatigue" behind his decision.
Wed, February 21 2018
Anil Kumble’s message to South African spinners: Spin is challenging but rewarding art
Even the experienced Johan Botha picked up a few tricks from Anil Kumble.
Wed, February 08 2017
PSL 2017: Islamabad United rope in Johan Botha as fielding coach
Former South Africa skipper Johan Botha has been roped in as Islamabad United's fielding coach for the upcoming second edition of the Pakistan Super League.
Sat, February 04 2017
Tymal Mills and Johan Botha join HK T20 Blitz
England fast bowler Tymal Mills and Sydney Sixers all-rounder Johan Botha have joined Kowloon Cantons and Hung Hom JD Jaguars respectively.
Wed, November 23 2016
Johan Botha earns Australian citizenship
Johan Botha had captained South Africa in 10 ODIs and took the team to the No 1 ranking in the ICC ODI Rankings after they defeated Australia 4-1 away in 2009.
Tue, May 05 2015
Kolkata Knight Riders players enjoy off day playing golf
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders enjoyed a day out playing serious golf.
Tue, May 05 2015
Manish Pandey believes Brad Hogg, Johan Botha can fill in for Sunil Narine in IPL 2015
Manish Pandey believes off-spinner Johan Botha and chinaman bowler Brad Hogg are more than capable of filling up the big void left by the absence of Sunil Narine.
Tue, April 28 2015
13 bowlers who made a comeback after being banned for suspect bowling actions in international cricket
In the last couple of months, ICC has been strict with bowling actions and launched a crackdown on illegal ones, and several top players have fallen prey to it.
Tue, April 28 2015
Johan Botha switches from Adelaide Strikers to Sydney Sixers for Big Bash League 2015
Johan Botha, is going to switch from Adelaide Strikers to Sydney Sixers for the BBL 2015