Muthusamy ‘surprised’ to win so many awards

SENURAN MUTHUSAMY boarded a flight bound for the UK last night, and he left Durban still beaming from what had occurred the night before at the Dolphins end of season awards.

Muthusamy swept the board, winning the coveted Player of the Year, as well as the Players’ Player of the Year on a memorable night for the budding all-rounder.

“I was pleasantly surprised to win so many awards,” Muthusamy admitted.

“I guess I had a successful season. I have moved my career forward this season. It was also a really good season for the team.

“We did well, reaching two finals, and also sharing a trophy with the Warriors. It was unfortunate that the Sunfoil Series was a challenge for us with the weather in the early part of the season, but I still think we learnt a lot.”

Muthusamy pointed to a number of younger players having taken a dip into the top level, and he said that bodes well for the future.

“We definitely will come back next season as a stronger unit, and that is exciting,” he said.

But, the end-of-season awards was a chance for Muthusamy himself to shine. While other players came to the function with their partners, the left-hander came with his mum, who wore the biggest smile of the night.

“It was pretty special. It has been a big season for me, going from the Momentum Cup, and then obviously making my SA A debut against a strong Australian side, that was really fantastic.”

There is no rest for the wicked, either, as Muthusamy has a busy winter ahead of him. Last night, he left to go to Manchester where he will play in the highly-competitive Lancashire League for Ramsbottom.

That club is familiar with South Africans – and Dolphins, at that – as Daryn Smit turned out for them with distinction.

“I am really looking forward to getting there, and getting started. It is a different culture, and gives me a chance to get away from Kingsmead and the normal routine. I will train in a new environment, and I will be learning about the game in a different country,” Muthusamy said.

But that won’t be all that Muthusamy will be up to in the off-season. There is a spin camp in India from 28 April – 7 May, which will be good for both his batting, and his increasingly impressive left arm-spin.

“I am also looking forward to that. Going on that camp is a chance for me to do some batting and bowling in the subcontinent, which I have always wanted to do. I will learn a lot from the experienced heads around me, and that will be another career highlight,” Muthusamy added.