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born 1988 South Africa
Jon-Jon Trevor Smuts (born 21 September 1988) is a South African–born Italian cricketer who plays for Italy and has previously represented South Africa in international cricket. He plays for the Warriors in the South African domestic competitions.
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I have put in over the last number of years. But I can only control what I can and leave the rest up to selectors.’
Playing cricket is really tough with the emotions, the adrenaline, ups and downs, so it's not as easy.
In the past, no one really followed rugby too much in Italy, but to see the growth has been great.
The dream for Italy is to make that transition into cricket, so it can become well known a lot quicker.
I definitely will, especially with the cricket plans Italy has for the next few years.
But it’s about the end goal which is for us to play a positive brand of cricket and to really grow as a cricket team.’
I think they're hoping to secure a facility this summer and build a turf wicket with multiple strips, so they can host games in Rome.
I would love to get an opportunity against some side to show what I can do in the ODI setup.
There's lots for Italy to look forward to as they try to become more professional, not necessarily for someone like myself but for future cricketers in Italy.
I have to make sure I keep looking after my skill – if it comes it comes and if it doesn’t it doesn’t.
I didn't play loads of international cricket for South Africa but I played enough to understand what it's about.
I know how difficult it can be, but also realise that I'm still more than capable of contributing and performing here.
I've also just witnessed and experienced our first win against Ireland.
South Africa always has a very competitive side so it's very easy to get in for a few games and then be out of the South African mix.
Italian people are very passionate, so it all comes out when we play
But at the end of the day, I can’t control it – selectors have to select you before you can put performances in for the national side and its just one of the things.
It's obviously Italy's first win against a big nation. We feel we can compete with teams like that.
I feel that’s a bit harsh, considering I only played eight games for the national side and three for SA A in my career. It’s a tough pill to swallow.
From the discussions I have had on top there, it sounds like I have had my chance there and I’m done.
The joy of T20 cricket is, it takes one moment of brilliance from an individual to change a game
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