In the ICC U19 World Cup competition earlier in the year, Luus was one of the stand-out players in the team. Upon that competition, he then made his debut for the Hollywoodbets Dolphins.
In his first match for the Dolphins, Luus took 2/30 against the Tuskers in the CSA T20 Challenge and then followed that up with 1/25 against the same Tuskers side in the return match at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium.
Luus, along with fellow Dolphins star Andile Simelane are part of the CSA Emerging Academy. This is another big step for a young player who continues to grow in stature.
Luus is looking to build on what has been an incredible season for him at a first-class level.
“I’m incredibly grateful to have signed my first professional contract with the Dolphins. Not just to sign a contract at such a young age, but to sign a contract with such a prestigious team like the Dolphins is a dream come true,” Luus said.
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After getting a taste of professional cricket in the 2023/24 season, Luus is hungry for success when the Dolphins begin their new season later this year.
“I can’t wait for the new season, and I think there are going to be some great memories created. I’m excited to be making my debut in both 4-Day cricket and 50-over cricket,” Luus said.
Blooding young players at the top level is crucial to strengthening the pipeline coming through for KwaZulu-Natal Cricket.
When KZN Cricket chief executive officer Heinrich Strydom was asked how young players like Luus feel about stepping up to first-class level, Strydom mentioned that it’s an important part of their job and that is to get the young players through the pipeline.
“We’ve seen the impact that Tristan can have at an international level and we’re looking forward to his contributions to the Dolphins next season and beyond,” Heinrich explained.
He also added that “it’s important for us at the Dolphins to get players that have the right attributes on and off the field and we believe Tristan fits into the Dolphins mould.”
