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Leon Soma (born 25 February 1982) is a Zimbabwean former cricketer. [1] He played twenty-three first-class matches between 1999 and 2004. [2]
Soma became interested in cricket at Hillcrest Preparatory School. [3] He was coached by former Manicaland player Ryan Barbour. [3] An all-rounder since his junior school years, he holds significant achievements including a best score of 57 against an elite English school team and six wickets against Springvale. [3] These accomplishments led to his selection for the South Eastern Districts team for the national primary schools cricket week. [3]
His tenure at Hillcrest College saw him record seven wickets against Eaglesvale School and a match-winning 116 not out against Watershed. [3] Soma, primarily a number four batsman and occasional team captain, made his club cricket debut with Mutare Sports Club. His notable achievements included a score of 68 runs against Kwekwe. [3]
After school in 1998, Soma briefly worked in reception and accountancy before joining the CFX Academy, inspired by Manicaland captain Mark Burmester. [3] As a batsman, Soma prefers cover drives and pull shots and aspires to improve his first-class batting. [3] His bowling specialties included outswinger delivery and cutting the ball off the seam. [3]
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