In contrast with the coach of our other suffering national team - Allister Coetzee, who spent time in our neck of the woods teaching and coaching - SA's National Cricket Team Coach, Russell Domingo has come in for some well deserved praise from the pen of the Daily Maverick's Antoinette Muller. Muller seems to 'get' Domingo who epitomises the Eastern Cape pioneering spirit, quiet determination and the patience to build a team with few resources. After all Domingo was part of the Dave Emslie … [Read more...] about Praise for Russell Domingo – PE’s National Cricket Coach
Cricket
Warriors vs Lions
The Warriors 14 man squad for their T20 Challenge match against the bizhub Highveld Lions on Friday 25 November at St George's Park. Colin Ingram will undergo a fitness test on Friday morning to ascertain his fitness ahead of the match. David White has been included in the 14 man squad. The squad is as follows: Colin Ackermann Andrew Birch Clyde Fortuin Aya Gqamane Simon Harmer Colin Ingram Christiaan Jonker Sisanda Magala Lesiba Ngoepe Solo Nqweni … [Read more...] about Warriors vs Lions
Warriors first home T20 at St Georges Park
The Warriors will be in action at St George's Park on Friday 25 November at 6pm when they take on the Lions in their first home match of the T20 Challenge. The home team will go into this match second on the log and will be hoping that home ground advantage will play its part in securing another win. The Win a Million competition will be in play at this game and local fans will have a chance of winning their share of R1m. The competition is open to all South Africans and to qualify a fan … [Read more...] about Warriors first home T20 at St Georges Park
Cricket honour for Siya Nkosana
Eastern Province Women's Cricket received a boost this week with the announcement by Cricket South Africa that EP Women's Cricket Coach, Siya Nkosana has been appointed as the Assistant Coach to the SA Emerging XI team that will tour Zimbabwe 30 November – 10 December. Nkosana was appointed EP Women's team coach earlier this year. Local player Lauren Booysen has also been included in the Emerging XI. The SA Emerging XI will play 2 T20's and four One Day International matches in Harare. Lauren … [Read more...] about Cricket honour for Siya Nkosana
Warriors at home against Knights
The Warriors will play their last match of round one of the Sunfoil Series this week when they play the VKB Knights at St George’s Park starting tomorrow, Thursday 3 November. Due to injuries, fatigue and loss of form a number of new players have been included in this squad. The 13 man squad for this match is as follows: Colin Ackermann Tladi Bokako Gihahn Cloete Clyde Fortuin Aya Gqamane Simon Harmer (Captain) Gionne Koopman Edward Moore Lesiba Ngoepe Anrich Nortje Somila … [Read more...] about Warriors at home against Knights
KFC Mini Cricket Provincial Festival
St George's Park will be a hive of activity on Saturday 29 October when 800 children are expected to attend the annual KFC Mini Cricket Provincial Festival. KFC Mini Cricketers from the City and surrounding areas will assemble at 10:00am for a morning of cricket. The festival is a showcase of young talent and gives coaches from the Hubs and Regional Performance Centres the opportunity to identify talent. Youngsters who show promise are recruited to the Hubs and Regional Performance Centres … [Read more...] about KFC Mini Cricket Provincial Festival
Sunfoil Series
The Warriors head to Johannesburg for their fourth Sunfoil Series match of the season against the Bizhub Highveld Lions starting tomorrow (Thursday 27 November). The 13 man squad for this match is as follows: Colin Ackermann Andrew Birch Tladi Bokako Gihahn Cloete Clyde Fortuin Aya Gqamane Simon Harmer (Captain) Sisanda Magala Edward Moore Lesiba Ngoepe Michael Price Yaseen Vallie David White Colin Ackermann is currently top of the Sunfoil Series batting averages with an … [Read more...] about Sunfoil Series
T20 Mayoral cup finals weekend
The inaugural T20 Mayoral Cup finals take place on Saturday 22 October 2016 at St George's Park. There will be three matches played to crown the winners in each league viz Prospects, Promotion and Premier Leagues. EP Cricket President Donovan May said "We would like to thank the Nelson Mandela Bay Sport Commission for including cricket as one of the sporting codes allowed to host a competition under the Mayoral Cup banner. This is a very exciting development in our club cricket structure and … [Read more...] about T20 Mayoral cup finals weekend
T20 Mayoral Cup
Eastern Province Cricket today announced that the Nelson Mandela Bay Sports Council has agreed to include cricket as one of the sporting codes who may formally bill a tournament the Mayoral Cup. Other codes participating are rugby, football, netball, basketball and boxing. In keeping with the various Mayor's Tournaments EP Cricket will now host the club T20 Mayoral Cup every year with the 2016 finals weekend being hosted at St George's Park on 22 October. There are 42 teams participating … [Read more...] about T20 Mayoral Cup
Warriors vs Titans at St Georges Park
The Warriors will play their second Sunfoil Series match this week against the Multiply Titans at St George's Park. The match gets underway tomorrow and will start at 10am. An unchanged 13 man squad has been named for this match. Colin Ackermann Andrew Birch Clyde Fortuin Phaphama Fojela Simon Harmer (Captain) Sisanda Magala Edward Moore Lesiba Ngoepe Jerry Nqolo Michael Price Somila Seyibokwe Yaseen Vallie Basheer Walters With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month the … [Read more...] about Warriors vs Titans at St Georges Park
Sunfoil Series gets underway
The Warriors travel to East London this week for their first match of the season. The Sunfoil Series gets underway on Wednesday 5 October 2016 with the Warriors taking on the Dolphins. The squad is as follows: Colin Ackermann Andrew Birch Clyde Fortuin Phaphama Fojela Simon Harmer (Captain) Sisanda Magala Edward Moore Lesiba Ngoepe Jerry Nqolo Michael Price Somila Seyibokwe Yaseen Vallie Basheer Walters … [Read more...] about Sunfoil Series gets underway
The Australians are Coming
EP Cricket and St George's Park is gearing up for a big 2016/2017 summer season with the first match being the Proteas vs Australia Momentum One Day International on 9 October 2016. As always these two powerhouse teams will be looking to thrill the fans with top class cricket and a fan experience to be remembered. The ever popular St George's Brass Band, who celebrate their 20th anniversary, will keep the historic St George's vibe going entertaining both fans and teams. South Africa and … [Read more...] about The Australians are Coming
Colin Ingram steps down as Warriors Captain
Warriors Cricket announced yesterday that Colin Ingram has requested to step down as captain. Colin has had some injury concerns and feels that he would not do justice to the role of captain. He had knee surgery a few weeks ago and is now in recovery. His rehabiliaton is going well but he is some time away from getting out into the middle. The Warriors travel to East London for their first Sunfoil Series match of the season which will start on Wednesday 5 October. In light of the above it … [Read more...] about Colin Ingram steps down as Warriors Captain
Mark Williams is new EP Cricket CEO
Eastern Province Cricket on Friday announced the appointment of Mr Mark Williams as their new CEO. Mr Williams will take over from Jesse Chellan who will move to Johannesburg to take up a post with the International Cricket Council. Williams is currently the Chief Executive of Surenet Financial Services Group (Pty) Ltd. He was born and raised in Nelson Mandela Bay having attended Bethelsdorp High School and gaining his BCom Honours degree at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. He also has … [Read more...] about Mark Williams is new EP Cricket CEO
Meet new assistant coach Baakier Abrahams
Eastern Province Cricket has appointed Baakier Abrahams as the Assistant Coach of the EP Provincial team. Abrahams has a CSA Level III coaching certificate obtained in 2010 and has been the head coach of the NMMU Madibaz team since 2012. He has a B-Com degree majoring in Business Management and Sociology. Under his leadership, the Madibaz have won the Nelson Mandela Bay League five times, the USSA tournament in 2012 and appeared in two CSA National Club Championship finals in 2013 and 2014. … [Read more...] about Meet new assistant coach Baakier Abrahams
