Friday 26 March 2021

Cohen and du Plooy - how they qualify

I have already had a few texts, emails and DMs on Twitter regarding the 'status' of Mikey Cohen and Leus du Plooy. 

Specifically, how they are both able to play here post-Brexit, when a number of cricketers of South African origin had to return home? 

The answer is simple. 

Cohen has 'pre-settled status' acquired through a French passport. Under the post-Brexit regulations, pre-settled status gives an individual the ability to work and live as a UK national for a period of five years, after which point they are able to acquire British citizenship. 

Leus is in a similar position as a result of a Hungarian passport, although his earlier arrival means he will qualify a year earlier. It is my understanding that by 26 years old Cohen will be British qualified (in another four seasons) while du Plooy will be the same when he is 29, in three seasons. 

I hope that clears it up! 

3 comments:

  1. Straight forward explanation. Thanks. What is Dustin Melton's status ?

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    1. Dustin has an overseas role, which enables us to retain his services while he qualifies during this summer.

      Next year, all being well, he can play as a UK qualified player

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  2. Thanks,Peakfan. I've been trying to work out this conundrum for a while!

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