Dane had an early passion for both rugby and cricket but chose cricket as his professional path. |
He was honored with the 18th Altiorum in 2016 for being selected as a Proteas cricketer. |
In 2017, he was acquired by the Bloem City Blazers for South Africa's inaugural T20 Global League, which was unfortunately cancelled. |
During the 2018 Mzansi Super League T20 tournament, he emerged as the top wicket-taker for Paarl Rocks, claiming 10 wickets in 11 matches. |
After signing with Nottinghamshire in March 2021, he had an impressive debut season with 51 wickets. |
In 2022, he achieved 75 wickets across all formats in the English domestic circuit, significantly aiding Nottinghamshire’s Division Two victory. |
Dane celebrated achieving his 500th first-class wicket in April 2023 while playing for Nottinghamshire. |
His remarkable performance in May 2023 included taking 5 wickets for just 16 runs. |
Although he made his test debut in 2020, his bowling speed of around 120 kph limited his initial selections. |
In December 2024, after a period without selection, he made a noteworthy return against Sri Lanka. |
He notably thanked his critics on social media after his comeback performances fueled his motivation. |
On December 26, 2024, he gained attention for taking 5 wickets for 61 runs in a single innings against Pakistan. |
He enjoys alcoholic beverages like beer during celebrations. |