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Six Gun Grill Western Province Batter, Faye Tunnicliffe attended the latest Momentum Proteas national training camp in Gqeberha with a mission of being a part of the plans for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 taking place in South Africa between 10 – 26 February.The 23-year old was part of the 21-player squad that was brought in for the seven-day camp that included an intense fitness assessment, as well as technical training sessions in the nets and on the field before it culminated in four … [Read more...] about Video Interview With Faye Tunnicliffe at Momentum Proteas National Training Camp – St Georges Park, Gqeberha

The CSA Division 2 Women’s cricket season is underway, and the EP Women’s team played their first matches earlier this month against Border at St George’s Park Cricket Stadium.The EP team were victorious in the 50 over match beating Border by 8 runs. In the T20 played on Sunday 1 October Border beat EP by 31 runs. T20: Border 155/3 after 20 oversEP 124/3 after 20 overs Border won by 31 runs 50 Overs: EP 212/4 – A. Dunga (41), J. Nell (60) Border 212/4 – C. Arnolds 2 for 49; M Fourie 2 for 53 EP … [Read more...] about EP Women’s Cricket has a Target in Sights

Gelvandale Cricket Club is steeped in history and has been at the heart of the game’s development in the Eastern Cape region for more than four decades.The Gqeberha-based association, now home to the Gelvandale Hub, has been in existence since 1977 and is regarded as one of the leading clubs when it comes to providing opportunities to players from previously disadvantaged communities. Situated north of the city, distinguished names such as Russell Domingo, Ashwell Prince, Wayne Parnell, Robin … [Read more...] about Gelvandale Hub: Steeped In History And Scripting New Chapters

The Women’s ICC T20 World Cup Trophy was unveiled this morning in the President’s Room at St Georges Park, Gqeberha.ICC Womens T20 World Cup Trophy Reigning Women’s World Champions, Australia, will call Gqeberha home for the duration of the tournament which is predicted to add around R4.1 Billion to the SA Economy. There will be 5 matches at the historic St Georges Park grounds with the BIG one between South Africa and Australia on 18 February 2023. This eighth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 … [Read more...] about St Georges Park Will be the Place to be in the Month of Love

The Dafabet Warriors are looking forward to testing their new skills and tactics honed ahead of their 2022/23 season which starts when they meet ITEC Knights at the CSA T20 competition taking place in Potchefstroom from October 17 to November 6, 2022.“We’ve had extensive pre-season preparation developing different sets of skills, and the team members are looking forward to putting themselves to the test,” says coach Robin Peterson. “The CSA T20 competition is a great way to start the season. It … [Read more...] about Dafabet Warriors start CSA T20 season facing ITEC Knights

GQEBERHA – Some of the country’s best and young cricketers convene for an intense week-long national training camp in Gqeberha between 13 – 19 October as the Momentum Proteas kickstart their preparations for next year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup held in South Africa in February 2023.The camp will be attended by an extended squad, including nationally contracted and high-performance players, as well as the rising stars from the SA U19 Women’s programme. The 21-player group will be put through … [Read more...] about Momentum Proteas Gather For National Training Camp In Gqeberha

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the squads for this year’s Division One T20 Challenge.The 2022/23 CSA T20 Challenge will see all 31 Matches played at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, with all matches being broadcast live on SuperSport. More South Africans will get a chance to follow the cherished sport as selected matches will be available on Dstv Compact and Compact Plus packages. The Division One teams will be looking for maximum points and top honours to add to the … [Read more...] about 2022/23 CSA T20 Challenge Squads Announced

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) congratulated female umpire, Kerrin Klaaste, on her appointment to the International Panel of International Cricket Council (ICC) Development Umpires.Klaaste is the second female South African on the panel. With her appointment, she joins 59 umpires from across the globe, including fellow country-woman, Lauren Agenbag. Klaaste’s love for the game started as a young player in the Northern Cape which saw her passion flowing through the other avenues of the … [Read more...] about Klaaste Joins The International Panel Of ICC Development Umpires

The eighth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup takes place in South Africa from 10 to 24 February 2023 over the course of 23 matches.The knockout rounds between the 10 teams will take place in three selected venues: Gqeberha (St Georges Park), Paarl (Boland Park) and Cape Town (Newlands). The teams have been divided into two groups with current World Champions, Australia in Group 1. Group 1: Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, BangladeshGroup 2: England, India, West Indies, … [Read more...] about Women’s T20 2023 World Cup Cricket Fixtures in Gqeberha

JOHANNESBURG – Cricket South Africa (CSA) has learnt with immense sadness of the passing of former Olympian, table tennis star and fierce women’s sports activist, Cheryl Roberts who died on Friday after a battle with cancer.Born on 10 March 1962, Roberts first made a name for herself when she represented South Africa in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona as part of the table tennis team. She was most recently known for her dedication to advocating for women in sport through storytelling … [Read more...] about CSA Mourns Passing Of Cheryl Roberts, Passionate Advocate For Women In Sport

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) today announced the men’s international fixtures for the 2022-23 home season, with South Africa set to host England, West Indies and Netherlands.Temba Bavuma’s white-ball outfit will get their summer underway with a three-match Betway One-Day International series (CWCSL 2023 ODIs) against England. The Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein will host the first two ODIs on 27 January and 29 January, with international cricket making its return to The Kimberley Oval … [Read more...] about South Africa Men’S 2022-23 International Fixtures Announced

TSHWANE – Cricket South Africa (CSA) has congratulated Varsity Cricket Champions, University of Stellenbosch (Maties), after claiming the title for the first time ever.Maties claimed a maiden varsity cricket title with a five-wicket victory over the North West University Eagles on Wednesday. The Stellenbosch-based side had also thumped the Varsity Cricket tournament hosts and defending champions, University of Pretoria (Tuks), with an eight-wicket victory in the semi-final. The Maties team … [Read more...] about CSA Congratulates Varsity Cup Champions

INDORE: Rilee Rossouw’s maiden T20 International (T20I) century ensured that the Proteas ended their three-match series against India on a high thanks to a 49-run win at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Tuesday.The left-hander blasted an unbeaten 100 off 48 balls (7 fours, 8 sixes) to help South Africa amass 227 for three after they were asked to bat first. There were also more runs for Quinton de Kock, whose 68 off 43 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes) saw him join the 2000 T20I run … [Read more...] about Maiden Rossouw Century Powers Proteas To Consolation Win

CAPE TOWN – Momentum Proteas top-order batter, Lara Goodall is looking forward to the once-in- a-lifetime opportunity of representing her country in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup that will be hosted in South Africa between 10 – 26 February next year.Goodall is especially excited about the possibility of featuring in the opening match against Sri Lanka on Friday, 10 February taking place at the Six Gun Grill Newlands Cricket Ground, a place the left- hander calls home. “I don’t think it has … [Read more...] about Goodall Excited About Special T20 World Cup On Home Soil

Coaches eager to see the world’s best T20 cricketers show their skills Monday, 3 October: The countdown to eXXciting, eXXplosive and eXXhilarating cricket is on! The SA20 will come into action in 100 days, with the first-ever ball being bowled on Tuesday, January 10th. The world’s top T20 cricketers and prime local talent will be on show as South Africa’s premier T20 League takes centre stage. The six franchises confirmed their squads at the action-packed player auction held in … [Read more...] about 100 Days until first ball of SA20 is bowled