Full name Herschelle Herman Gibbs Born February 23, 1974, Green Point, Cape Town, Cape Province Major teams South Africa, Durham, Western Province Batting style Right-hand bat Bowling style Right-arm bowler
Herschelle Gibbs is an impressive opening batsman for South Africa. His innings are full of entertaining shots, some copybook and some that he seems to invent.
Herschelle Gibbs' wonderful footwork and great eye have helped him produce some scintillating innings, which includes the 111- ball 175 runs he scored to accomplish the historic chase of Australia's 434 runs.
Herschelle Gibbs narrowly escaped a life ban, when his involvement in the match fixing scandal was established in the King's Commission. He was let off with a six-month ban.
Herschelle Gibbs has an impressive record in both the versions of the game. In test matches he averages close to 45; and in ODIs he averages 10 runs less.
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