Biography of Herschelle Gibbs

Herschelle Gibbs (born 23 February 1974) is a South African cricketer, more specifically a batsman. He is able to play, amoungst other shots the cover drive, the square cut and the leg glance with some style. At backward point, he is considered by some to be the next Jonty Rhodes. Gibbs is said to rarely practice in the nets before a match. It is said he prefers to play on instinct in this case.

Gibbs is remembered for dropping a sitter off Australia’s Steve Waugh during the 1999 World Cup, one which would cost South Africa dearly. He was also involved in the match fixing affair with former captain Hansie Cronje and as a result was banned for six months