The Nelson Mandela Bay Giants are “bringing the gees” and are fast becoming the fan’s favourite with the Mzansi Super League action back in Port Elizabeth this week. Three fixtures are scheduled at St George’s Park Cricket Ground over the next eight days and cricket fever is spreading across the city. Giants fans are invited to meet players Junior Dala, Onke Nyaku and Nandre Burger at Greenacres Shopping Centre in Port Elizabeth this Friday, from 3pm to 4pm at the Edgards Court. Free … [Read more...] about 100 Free Tickets Available
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NMB Giants St Georges Home Games
We’re back for the second instalment of the Proudly South African Mzansi Super League (MSL) with an action-packed line-up for all our home games at St George’s Park Cricket Ground. As cricket fever takes over Nelson Mandela Bay the people of the friendly city anxiously await the arrival of the players who will be representing the Giants in this years’ competition. The likes of world cup winner and Giants’ international marquee player, Jason Roy, Protea marquee Imran Tahir as well as … [Read more...] about NMB Giants St Georges Home Games
Robin Peterson appointed as Warriors Interim Head Coach
Port Elizabeth-born former Proteas cricketer, Robin Peterson, has been appointed as the Warriors interim head coach for the 2019/20 season and assistant coach for the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants during the 2019 Mzansi Super League. With years of experience, having played at the highest professional level of the sport, the slow left-arm orthodox spinner brings vast knowledge of the game and the Warriors are pleased to gain his expertise at this early stage of the season. Peterson fills the … [Read more...] about Robin Peterson appointed as Warriors Interim Head Coach
Eastern Province Cricket National Week Youth Teams
Eastern Province Cricket is proud to announce the selected Youth Squads for the upcoming Cricket South Africa National Weeks. “We would like to congratulate allthe boys and girls who have been selected to represent the Eastern Province Provincial School teams that will be participating in the various Cricket South Africa National Tournaments across the country in December. All the best to them and may they fly the Eastern Province flag high. We also want to acknowledge those boys and girls … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Cricket National Week Youth Teams
Rivash Gobind Steps Down
Former South African under 19 cricketer, and a leading force behind the tremendous success of the current Warriors franchise, Rivash Gobind, has stepped down as Warriors head coach, in order to take up an international-level opportunity. Gobind has been called to be part of the Afghanistan national cricket team’s management and coaching structure. He will be leaving the Warriors before the end of October 2019. Gobind captained both KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa U-19s, and is a certified … [Read more...] about Rivash Gobind Steps Down
Start of a New Season for Warriors
With just a few days to go until the Warriors kick off their 2019/20 season with the CSA 4-DAY against the VKB Knights, the Warriors management have announced their squad of 13 players that will be taking up the task ahead. The players in the 13 men squad are: Matthew Breetzke, Andrew Birch, Jon-Jon Smuts, Sinethemba Qeshile, Gihahn Cloete, Yaseen Vallie, Lutho Sipamla, Jade de Klerk, Glenton Stuurman, Onke Nyaku, Eddie Moore, Rudi Second and Sithembile Langa. Jon-Jon Smuts retains the … [Read more...] about Start of a New Season for Warriors
The Top Performing Warriors
The Warriors announced their top performers at the annual Warriors Awards at the Boardwalk Convention Centre in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday evening, Celebrating the 2018/19 season which was one of the best seasons in some time for the Warriors Team. The team for the new season was also announced at the glamorous event, attended by players, Warriors management, Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor Thsonono Buyeye and Cricket SA director, Donovan May. Warriors Head Coach, Rivash Gobind, commended … [Read more...] about The Top Performing Warriors
Sinethemba Qeshile makes his mark
The Warriors team has had an incredible 2018/19 season. Testament to this, special mention goes out to Warriors stand-out performer The 20-year-old burst onto the scene as a rookie, and his superb performance with the bat on the pitch, earned him a well-deserved accolade at the Eastern Cape Sport & Recreation Achievers Awards for Newcomer of The Year. Sinethemba Qeshile’s season did not end with just representation for the Warriors. The newcomer earned himself a call up to the Proteas … [Read more...] about Sinethemba Qeshile makes his mark
EP Cricket on the front foot for next season
Eastern Province Cricket is well placed to grow both the game and the company in the years ahead, according to president Donovan May. In his president’s report to the board and members May says “our financial position has improved dramatically since 2014. We posted good results again the last financial year (2017/2018), and are a going concern, with a good unqualified audit report. “This paints a good picture for Eastern Province Cricket going forward”. On the field, “our shared … [Read more...] about EP Cricket on the front foot for next season
Pearson, Graeme end on a high note
Hosts Pearson and Graeme College ended the home & equity Cricket Festival on a high note by winning their final two matches in Port Elizabeth on Saturday and Sunday. They were joined on Sunday by Framesby, who emerged victorious by five wickets in a thrilling encounter with Somerset College, achieving their target of 225 with one ball remaining. Andrew Whaits excelled for Somerset with a century, but in the end his valiant effort proved in vain. On the Pearson fields, it was also a day … [Read more...] about Pearson, Graeme end on a high note
Pienaar, Amsterdam shine for Union High
James Pienaar and Brett Amsterdam produced fine all-round performances to take Union High to a massive 197-run victory over Marlow Agricultural on the second day of the home & equity Pearson Cricket Festival in Port Elizabeth on Friday. Jayden Brotherton led the way with the bat for Union by hitting top score of 83 in their innings of 252/6 declared, while Pienaar contributed 40 and Amsterdam made 45. The pair then shared nine wickets (Pienaar 5/11 and Amsterdam 4/29) as Marlow were … [Read more...] about Pienaar, Amsterdam shine for Union High
Mixed fortunes for Pearson in cricket festival
Hosts Pearson had mixed fortunes on the opening day of their home & equity Cricket Festival in Port Elizabeth on Thursday - winning one and losing one of their Twenty20 matches. After defeating Despatch in the morning, Pearson came unstuck against Grey High in the second match, going down by eight wickets after managing just 68 in their innings. The home side were in dire straits at 18/5, but the lower-order managed to inject a flurry of runs in the latter overs. Nonetheless, it was … [Read more...] about Mixed fortunes for Pearson in cricket festival
Local Fan Park for Protea Fire at World Cup
In support of the Standard Bank Proteas flying the South African flag during the ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP, the St George’s Park Stadium will open their facilities as a public viewing area; more commonly known as a ‘fan park’. St George’s Park Stadium management and staff would like to encourage the cricket loving community to get behind the team and #FlyTheFlag to #InspireProteas. The St George’s Park facilities will be open on the following dates: • Wednesday, 5 June: 11h30 – … [Read more...] about Local Fan Park for Protea Fire at World Cup
May Slams “Leaders”
Statement by Donovan May, President of Eastern Province Cricket (EPC): Instead of making wild and libellous statements on social media and staging publicity stunts the self-styled “leaders” calling for the dissolution of the Eastern Province Cricket Board and resignation of myself as President should follow due process. All our clubs know that our doors are open for discussion – as long as it is for the good of cricket and not to pursue the private agendas of individuals. All they need do … [Read more...] about May Slams “Leaders”
Winning streak for EP Cricket
Eastern Province Cricket ended the season on a winning streak, says president Donovan May. He was speaking at the annual awards ceremony which honours players, cricket officials, volunteers and clubs across the province. In the national tournament the Warriors came close to winning the CSA T20 Challenge, losing by just 11 runs to Lions. David Masterson was named “best batsman” in the Premier League for 2019. Masterson was earlier given the player of they year award by the Madibaz … [Read more...] about Winning streak for EP Cricket
