Tristan Stubbs is a South African cricketer known for playing as a wicket-keeper-batter for the national team. |
He developed a strong interest in sports during childhood, influenced by his athletically inclined father. |
Diagnosed with Sever’s disease at a young age, Stubbs refrained from playing sports for nearly a year to allow for the condition to heal naturally. |
He received cricket coaching from Robin Abbott at Knysna Sports School after his family relocated to Knysna from Johannesburg. |
Starting his cricket journey at Grey High School in Port Elizabeth, he eventually became the captain of the school's 1st XI team. |
Stubbs showcased his talent early on by scoring his first half-century for the South Western Districts Under-11 team. |
He represented the Eastern Province U19 team at the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Week in 2017 and 2018. |
At the 2018 Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Week, he led the EP U19 team to victory and earned the Best Batsman award. |
He continued to excel, earning selections for the SA Schools XI and SA A teams. |
Apart from cricket, he also shone in hockey, playing for Grey High School's Under-19 team. |
Stubbs made his professional debut for Eastern Province in various formats, including first-class cricket, List A, and T20. |
In the 2020–21 CSA T20 Challenge, he impressed as a standout performer for the Warriors team. |
He continued to showcase his skills in the 2021–22 cricket season for EP and the subsequent SA20 tournament with Sunrisers Eastern Cape. |
Stubbs was a vital part of the South African squad that emerged victorious in the Vitality IT20 Series against England in 2022. |
He garnered attention for his exceptional catching abilities during international matches, notably a memorable catch against England's Moeen Ali. |
Having participated in the IPL, Stubbs was signed by the Mumbai Indians in 2022 and later retained for the 2023 season. |
He found further IPL success when he was picked by Delhi Capitals at the 2024 auction held in Dubai. |
In addition to his sports career, Stubbs enjoys spending time with friends and family. |