SPORT: Titans youngster sets Momentum Cup alight
Tony de Zorzi scored an unbeaten century to help the Titans see off the Knights in Centurion.
Multiply Titans promising batsman Tony de Zorzi set the Momentum Cup alight with his unbeaten century on Sunday.
He smashed 115 of 124 balls to guide the Titans to a nine-wicket victory over the Knights in Centurion on Sunday.
Speaking to Rekord, the 21-year-old opener said he was not big on cricket until he became a senior at the King Edward VII School.
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“I cannot really remember when I first started playing cricket. I did play for the first team in Grade 11 and after matric, I played for Tuks (University of Pretoria),” he said.
Following his century, De Zorzi said he would not go into the next match expecting easy runs.
“Next game it is back to square one, different game and I have to start from scratch and build again. The last game is in the past, it is just for me to get getting better and more confident,” he said.
During Sunday’s opener against the Knights, De Zorzi said playing with a legend like Henry Davids made things a lot easier for him.
“The wicket was good for batting and both of us found our touch. We did not communicate much, we just motivated each other and discussed some of the bowlers’ weaknesses.”
He said he did not get cold feet when he reached the “nervous 90s”, hailing teammate Heino Kuhn’s aggressive approach.
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“I was not nervous at all. It was all about getting the team over the line.”
De Zorzi, who is from Johannesburg, said he enjoyed playing cricket in Pretoria.
“I am from Johannesburg, but I do love the crowd in SuperSport Park; it is probably the best in the country, with Newlands crowd coming second. Although I love Jo’burg when it comes to social life, I love Pretoria’s cricketing atmosphere,” he said.
The 21-year-old former Northers under-19 player gave praise to his coaches and teammates for helping him improve.
“For the next few years, I would love to be play a big role in the team and help them win trophies. I just want to become a stable member of the team and learn much from the leaders in the change room.”
He gave thanks for the support he earned from fans, teammates and family members.
“You need to remember the people were there and supporting you during your struggles.”
“I am always willing to learn and very fortunate to have leaders in every seat of the change room,” De Zorzi said.
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