Cobras Captain Joins Eagles
Con de Lange, captain of the Cape Cobras, says he has reasons for making himself available to play for the Diamond Eagles next cricket season.
The 27-year-old left-arm spinner, who was re-appointed as captain of the Cobras after the departure of Justin Kemp, has discussed his reasons with the Cape franchise and is unwilling to elaborate.
"There are a few reasons," he said on Wednesday. "I have spoken to the Cobras and I prefer to keep them to myself."
He did indicate, however, that he had felt his game was stagnating with the Cobras.
Corrie van Zyl, coach of the Diamond Eagles, had spoken to him about his future and he had then left matters in the hands of his agent, De Lange said.
He was looking forward to continue his career with the Diamond Eagles where there were good structures in place, he added.
The versatile De Lange could take over the role that Nicky Bojé held until he left to play in the Indian rebel series.
De Lange is best remembered for his bowling in last season's domestic limited-overs competition in which he topped the list by taking 20 wickets, enabling the Cobras to win the trophy.
He was named man of the match after taking 4-40 in the final.
He is also a skilful batsman who has made a first-class century and has opened the batting for the Cobras.
De Lange plans to visit Bloemfontein before leaving for Scotland at the end of the season to turn out, for the fifth consecutive season, for the Premier League club Ferguslie.
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