Proteas twins: All you need to know about Marco and Duan Jansen
Marco has been a step ahead throughout their careers, but Duan has finally made his international breakthrough.
Marco and Duan Jansen are the first set of twins to have played for the Proteas, the South African cricket team. Born in Klerksdorp and raised in Potchefstroom, the siblings were spotted by their father, a former rugby player, at the age of nine and began receiving coaching. They attended local schools and rose through the ranks in provincial cricket, eventually settling in Centurion to represent the Titans.
Duan Jansen finally made his international debut for the Proteas in January 2023, nine months after Marco did so in December 2021. While Marco has been the more established player, having represented the Proteas in all three formats, Duan has also had success in various professional leagues, including the SA20 in South Africa, the IPL in India, the T20 Blast in the UK, and the CPL in the Caribbean.
Both brothers have played a combined total of 89 international matches. Despite their similar careers, Duan will need to perform well against higher-ranked opposition to earn a place in the national team alongside his brother, who remains the more experienced player.
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