All-rounder Landsberg cleans out at CGL Cricket Awards
- Tshepiso Mametela
Wits star all-rounder Juan Landsberg swept up with three coveted individual prizes at the annual Central Gauteng Lions Cricket Awards held on 27 May.
The ceremony at the Imperial Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg was hosted virtually due to current coronavirus alert level two restrictions.
Landsberg bagged the Enza Premier League Bowler of the Season, Enza Premier League Batsman of the Season, and Enza Premier League Cricketer of the Season after a sensational season in which he scored 317 runs at an average of 79.80 with a high score of 158.
“The recognition from the union is truly great and humbling at the same time. I’ve got to thank Wits and my coach for the wonderful opportunity to play and dominate for the club,” said Landsberg, who racked up equally impressive bowling figures of 14 wickets with an economy rate of 3.7 runs per over and an average of 16 in six innings.
The lanky final-year public management postgraduate said he had no expectations of winning the individual accolades despite putting his best foot forward this season. “The emphasis of my season was to be the best in all aspects, to compete with myself, and outdo my own performances.
“The past cricket season helped me develop a lot more skills and mature a lot as a player. Also, age has helped me become more settled in what I’m trying to achieve on and off the cricket field,” added the 25-year-old right-arm leg spinner, who credited his outstanding performances on the pitch to his coaches.
“Two coaches have impacted my cricket a lot over the last year and, obviously, my dad, who always believed I would be the greatest of my generation. So, for as long as that lives with me I’ll keep on going!”
Juan Landsberg