Background
He was born in Wandsworth, London, but was educated at Paarl Boys" High School in South Africa.
He was born in Wandsworth, London, but was educated at Paarl Boys" High School in South Africa.
Loughborough University.
Malan is a right-handed batsman who bowls right-arm off break. While studying for his degree at Loughborough University in England, Malan made his first-class debut for Loughborough UCCE against Leicestershire in 2010. He made two further appearances for the team in 2010, against Kent and Hampshire.
The following season he played one match for the team, this time called Loughborough MCCU following a name change, against Yorkshire.
In his four first-class matches, Malan scored 43 runs at an average of 10.75, with a high score of 24. With the ball, he took 4 wickets at a bowling average of 44.50, with best figures of 1/28.