‘It would be special’: Marco Jansen eager to represent Proteas with his twin brother Duan
Marco and Duan Jansen could become the first set of twins to play for the Proteas internationally during the ODI series against Australia.
Proteas fast bowler Marco Jansen is thrilled at the prospect of playing alongside his twin brother Duan, who made his international debut with the team last month. The opportunity to feature together for the first time in their hometown of Potchefstroom during the third ODI against Australia next week would be particularly special, according to Marco.
Both brothers have been playing professionally together only a few times, including a stint with the North West Dragons, but their domestic and international careers could intersect more frequently going forward. Duan was a late addition to the squad for the upcoming series against Australia, replacing injured Ottneil Baartman. The two left-arm seamers could vie for a spot in the team, with Kwena Maphaka also competing for a place.
Marco, who has played 83 internationals across all formats since his Test debut in 2021, sees leading the bowling attack as an exciting challenge and draws inspiration from experienced teammates like KG Rabada and Lungi Ngidi.
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