Mulder Signs on as Running Foxes overseas
Thu 21 Jan 2021
The Running Foxes have bolstered their squad for the 2021 campaign with the arrival of exciting young South Africa star Wiaan Mulder.
Talented all-rounder Mulder has signed to play for the Running Foxes in the 2021 LV=County Championship and Royal London Cup competitions.
It will be Mulder’s second spell in county cricket having spent part of the 2019 season with Kent CCC before being called up to the South Africa squad.
The 22-year-old has been part of the Proteas side that recently beat Sri Lanka 2-0 in the recent Test series, having taken significant wickets and posted a steady amount of runs throughout the contests.
He ended with figures of 5 for 108 and 36 runs from the Boxing Day test and finished with the analysis of 4 for 77 from the second fixture, ensuring his test bowling average is below 20.
Mulder comes to Leicestershire with a wealth of First-Class and List A experience despite his tender age.
His first-class statistics tell the story of a promising youngster with both bat and ball, averaging an impressive 39.44 with the bat with a highest score of 146 for Lions. He also recently scored 100 and 91* in a first-class game for Lions against Warriors.
Mulder has taken a total of 174 wickets during his career so far with 99 of them coming in first-class cricket at an average of 24.43.
Further, his white-ball wicket taking figures are just as impressive having taken 35 wickets at an average of 32.00, with an economy rate of 5.37. His best figures in both formats are eight for 79 and three for 32, respectively.
Upon signing the South African international, Leicestershire CCC Head Coach Paul Nixon said: “Wiaan is a top-class all-rounder who we have kept an eye on for several months. He has recently returned to the international scene and we are delighted to have Wiaan sign for us.
“Wiaan is a player who is comfortable batting in the top six and is a first change bowler at the very highest level. He is highly experienced for a young player and will add a huge amount to our group.
“I have spoken to many people about Wiaan and everybody has good things to say about how he goes about his work. Wiaan is a match-winner who is very rarely out of the game with his all-round abilities.”
