Albert Esterhuysen
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| Born | 18 August 2006 South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm medium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2025/26–present | Western Australia (squad no. 34) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 21 October 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albert Esterhuysen (born 18 August 2006) is an Australian cricketer who currently plays for Western Australia. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler.[1]
Early life
Esterhuysen was born in South Africa. His role model is Morné Morkel. Esterhuysen represented Western Australia in the Under 19 National Championships. He also played for Mariners in 2024–25 season. He also played second XI matches for Western Australia ahead of the first-class debut.[2]
Career
In September 2025, Esterhuysen was signed a professional contract with Western Australia ahead of the 2025–26 season.[3] He made his List A debut on 24 September 2025 in the 2025–26 One-Day Cup.[4][5] Esterhuysen took 3 wickets on his professional cricket debut.[6][7] He took two wickets on his second game including Sam Konstas.[8]
References
- ^ "Albert Esterhuysen". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Rockingham-Mandurah fast bowler secures state contract". 91.7 The Wave. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Young Quick continuing his rise up the ranks". Western Australia Cricket Association. 19 September 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Young Mandurah fast bowler Albert Esterhuysen on brink of WA debut". Perth Now. 23 September 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Three Potential Debutants In ODC Openers Squad". Western Australia Cricket Association. 18 September 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Paris' five, Esterhuysen's three-wicket debut help WA beat SA". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "Esterhuysen reflects on unexpected State debut". SportFM 91.3. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ "No half-century for Konstas but NSW still crush WA". Yahoo News Australia. 9 October 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.