Hashim Amla

Hashim Amla is one of the most promising batsmen of South African cricket team. He is a right-hand batsman who plays at the top order and also bowls right-arm medium pace occasionally. In ODIs he has opened the innings in several matches, while his batting position is at Number 3 in the international Test matches played by South Africa.  He is also known as Hash among his teammates and other players of the cricket world. This 31-year old batsman made his Test debut in November 2004 against India. His debut in the limited over format came in the year 2008 against Bangladesh and has been a part of the team on a regular basis.

Career Highlights
Hashim Amla has always showed sheer class in his performance and paved way for numerous victories for his home team. He started playing cricket at an early age since 1999. Recently, he scored his 15th ton in ODI which led South Africa to victory against Zimbabwe.

• He made his Test debut in 2004 against India at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
• He made his One Day International debut in 2008 against Bangladesh
• He made his T20 International debut in 2009 against Australia at Brisbane.
• In April 7, 2007, Amla made his Twenty20 debut during the Western Province Boland versus Dolphins match at Cape Town.

Achievements
Hash has become one of the prominent names in the world of cricket with his immense talent and run scoring capabilities.

• In 2013, Amla featured in the list of one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year.
• In 2012, he became the first cricketer of South Africa to have scored a triple century in Test with his 311 not out against the English side.
• He became the fastest player to score 3,000 and 4,000 runs in the ODIs breaking the previous record held by Sir Vivian Richards.