The Bosch family has been a prominent name in South African cricket for decades, with the late Tertius Bosch playing an integral part in the country's reintroduction to international cricket in the early 1990s. His sons, Eathan and Corbin Bosch, have continued the family's legacy by participating in the inaugural SA20 tournament.
Eathan, the younger of the two brothers at 24 years old, had a remarkable debut in the tournament, spearheading the Pretoria Capitals to the final at the Wanderers and earning the SA20 Rising Star award with 15 wickets at an average of 21.40.
"I didn't even think I was going to play much. So, to play every game was pretty special," Eathan said. He faced stiff competition from a host of promising young South African players, including MI Cape Town's teenager Dewald Brevis and Sunrisers Eastern Cape's 21-year-old Jordan Hermann, who both made significant contributions to their teams.
"I think it's just a good thing for South African cricket that so many youngsters put up their hands," Eathan said. "I have definitely learned a lot. To rub shoulders with all the international guys. It's been awesome. To learn as much as I have already. Obviously, I can only take it forward in my game."
Eathan's older brother, Corbin, also participated in the SA20 tournament for the Paarl Royals. The Bosch family's continued success in South African cricket highlights their dedication and passion for the sport, inspiring future generations of players to follow in their footsteps.