Simon Harmer: The first match of the 5-match Test series being played between India and South Africa was played in Kolkata between 14 and 16 November. In this match, India won the first two days of play, but on the third day the Indian team performed poorly and the victory was lost. Africa won this match by 30 runs. Simon Harmer bowled brilliantly for South Africa and also became the hero of the match. Indian batsmen proved ineffective against his bowling. Let us know who is Simon Harmer?
Simon Harmer made his debut for South Africa in 2015. He took 7 wickets in the first match played against West Indies. After this, Harmer was selected in the team for the India tour in 2015. He could not impress much against India in 2015. In such a situation, he was dropped from the team. Harmer did not give up and after this he became busy playing county cricket continuously. After this, he once again got a chance in the South Africa team in the year 2022. Harmer also capitalized the opportunity very well. He has now become the second important spinner of South Africa after Keshav Maharaj.
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Harmer started playing county cricket for Essex. In the year 2016, he contacted Mumbai-based Umesh Patwal regarding his bowling. Umesh guided Harmer in the right direction. Apart from his bowling action, Patwal also improved some techniques. What happened next, with hard work and dedication, Harmer rapidly improved his bowling.
Simon Harmer made 4 batsmen his victims in 15.2 overs in the first innings of the first match against India. In the second innings also, he took 4 wickets after spending 21 runs in 14 overs. Harmer was chosen player of the match for his excellent performance. Simon has so far taken 60 wickets in 13 test matches for South Africa.
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