Ethan D'Souza explained

Ethan D'Souza
Full Name:Ethan Carl D'Souza
Birth Date:17 March 2006
Batting:Left-handed
Role:Batsman
International:true
Country:United Arab Emirates
Internationalspan:2023–present
Odidebutdate:9 June
Odidebutyear:2023
Odidebutagainst:West Indies
Odicap:106
Lastodidate:6 July
Lastodiyear:2023
Lastodiagainst:United States
Club1:Team Abu Dhabi
Year1:2022–present
Source:https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/ethan-d-souza-1345983 ESPNcricinfo
Date:6 January
Year:2024

Ethan Carl D'Souza (born 17 March 2006) is an Emirati cricketer, who is a left-handed batsman. He plays for Team Abu Dhabi in domestic cricket. He made his international debut for the United Arab Emirates cricket team in 2023.[1]

Early life

Ethan was born to John D’Souza and Sharmila. He started playing cricket at the age of three, with his father guiding him in his cricket journey.[2] He received cricket training from Zayed Cricket Academy.[3] He was also a student of Abu Dhabi Indian School Branch 1, Al Wathba.[4]

Career

In September 2022, when he was just 16 years old, he was signed by Team Abu Dhabi to play for them in the 2022 Abu Dhabi T10.[5] He made his T10 debut on 23 November 2022, against Deccan Gladiators.[6] With this, he became the youngest player to represent Team Abu Dhabi in the history of Abu Dhabi T10.[7]

Ethan led Team Abu Dhabi to victory in the 2023 U19 ECB Inter-Emirates Tournament.[8] Consequently, in May 2023, he earned his maiden call-up to the UAE cricket team for their series against the West Indies.[9] He made his One Day International (ODI) debut for UAE on 9 June 2023, against the West Indies.[10] In June 2023, he was named in UAE's squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier.[11] In August 2023, he was named in UAE's squad for their Twenty20 International (T20I) series against New Zealand.[12] In December 2023, he was selected to play for UAE in the 2023 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile: Ethan D'Souza . 2024-01-06 . ESPNcricinfo . en.
  2. Web site: Passela . Amith . 2022-09-30 . Abu Dhabi T10 youngster Ethan D’Souza on 'incredible' learning curve . 2024-01-06 . The National . en.
  3. Web site: Passela . Amith . 2023-06-05 . Ethan D’Souza fulfilling parents' dream as he rises in UAE cricket . 2024-01-06 . The National . en.
  4. Web site: Teenager Ethan D’Souza happy to have achieved his initial goal . 2024-01-06 . Gulf News . en.
  5. Web site: T10 League 2022: Team Abu Dhabi rope in Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills and James Vince for the 6th season . 2024-01-06 . Six Sports . en-US.
  6. Web site: UAE's Ethan D'Souza makes history as Team Abu Dhabi's youngest player . 2024-01-06 . Khaleej Times . en.
  7. Web site: Dream comes true for 16-year-old Ethan D’Souza in Abu Dhabi T10 . 2024-01-06 . The National . en.
  8. Web site: 17-year-old Ethan D’Souza thrilled to reach his first milestone . 2024-01-06 . Verito Today . en-US.
  9. Web site: Zayed Cricket Academy's D'Souza and Figy called-up for UAE National Team against West Indies . 2024-01-06 . WAM.
  10. Web site: UAE vs WI, West Indies in United Arab Emirates 2023, 3rd ODI at Sharjah, June 09, 2023 - Full Scorecard . 2024-01-06 . ESPNcricinfo . en.
  11. Web site: UAE announce squad for Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 . 2024-01-06 . International Cricket Council . en.
  12. Web site: UAE named squad against NZ . 2024-01-06 . Cricfrenzy . en-US.
  13. Web site: Aayan Afzal Khan to lead UAE in ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup . 2024-01-06 . Emirates Cricket.

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