St George's Park will this season host a number of internationals and domestic matches. First match of the season will see the Proteas take on Australia in a Momentum One Day International on Sunday 9 October. Sri Lanka will also be touring this season and St George's will host the annual Boxing Day Test 26-30 December and a Momentum One Day International on 28 January 2017. The domestic season sees the Warriors play 9 matches at St George's starting with the 4 day Sunfoil Series in October. … [Read more...] about Australia and Sri Lanka to play in Port Elizabeth
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Debt Free EP Cricket
EP Cricket this week announced at its Annual General Meeting that the 2015-2016 season was an exceptional year for the Union. At the AGM held on Saturday 30 July the Audited Financial Statements were adopted and EPC received an unqualified report from Auditors Deloitte and Touche. From a loss of R3 million two years ago the Union has managed to turn its financial position into a healthy R2.5 million profit for the 2015-2016 financial year. All outstanding debt has been paid and EPC has received … [Read more...] about Debt Free EP Cricket
New Team Physiotherapist for Cricket Eastern Cape
After a lengthy appointment process Cricket Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd (Warriors) has appointed Cliffe Deacon as the franchise Physiotherapist. The appointment is a 2-year contract and Deacon will join the Warriors on 1 September 2016. Cliffe has extensive cricket experience having played at franchise level as well as club cricket both locally and overseas. He qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2004 and worked at various practices in Johannesburg before starting his own practice in 2013. His … [Read more...] about New Team Physiotherapist for Cricket Eastern Cape
EP Cricket turns a ‘significant corner’
There is a fresh breeze blowing over the country's most historic sports stadium, St George's Park. Speaking at a function to invited stakeholders and business on Friday July 1, Eastern Province Cricket CEO Jesse Chellan, said EP Cricket had "turned a significant corner". From the President's Suite, overlooking the field that hosted South Africa's first ever men and womens' cricket and rugby internationals Chellan said there was renewed confidence in the structures of the organisation and … [Read more...] about EP Cricket turns a ‘significant corner’
EP Cricket CEO leaving
Eastern Province Cricket CEO, Jesse Chellan, will take up a new post at the International Cricket Council, based in Johannesburg, in September. Chellan was appointed EPC CEO 17 months ago and has since then made great strides in bringing stability and financial security to the Union. During his tenure at EPC Chellan has seen many highlights which include EP Cricket being named the most improved affiliate on the Cricket South Africa annual scorecard which brought with it financial reward … [Read more...] about EP Cricket CEO leaving
CSA’s Most Improved Affiliate
Following an earlier announcement that St George's Park would host a large share of international matches this coming season there was more good news when Eastern Province Cricket scooped Cricket South Africa's Most Improved Affiliate Award. EP Cricket moved up 4 positions from 12 to 8 out of 16 members on CSA's scorecard that annually measures, within each affiliate, 17 areas, including governance, youth development , umpires and admin. Eastern Province Cricket CEO Jesse Chellan … [Read more...] about CSA’s Most Improved Affiliate
Need to turn sponsored items into cash?
The stumbling block that most people hit when searching for sponsors is that most companies are willing to give product and shy away from giving cash. From a company perspective the reasons are pretty clear; it is easier to give product, more exposure, significant discount to retail value. The fundraiser then sits with a dilemma - especially when the product given does not fit the intended purpose. The normal thing is then to ask someone else to buy the sponsored product and that invariably … [Read more...] about Need to turn sponsored items into cash?
4 Locals included in SA U19 Tour to Sri Lanka
Cricket Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd announced yesterday that four players from the region have been included in the SA U19 squad that will tour Sri Lanka in June and July this year. Seven players represented the region at a National U19 Camp earlier this year and Akhona Mnyaka and Siphamandla Krweqe (both Hudson Park High School, East London), Jade de Klerk (Woodridge College Port Elizabeth) and Kenan Smith (Daniel Pienaar) were selected for the squad. Matthew Breetzke and Jason Niemand both … [Read more...] about 4 Locals included in SA U19 Tour to Sri Lanka
Boost for EP’s Cricket Umpires
Eastern Province Cricket and Metro Security have joined forces to boost the coffers of the Eastern Province Umpires Association with a sponsorship from Metro Security. The sponsorship will see the EP Umpires association receiving much needed funds to grow and sustain the number of umpires standing at top level club matches throughout the metro. "We thank Metro Security for coming on board to assist us in making sure our umpires receive funding in order to ensure more club matches have … [Read more...] about Boost for EP’s Cricket Umpires
Madibaz cricketers seeking tournament win
The Mecer NMMU-Madibaz cricketers are aiming to turn a few near misses into a return to the winners’ podium at the Momentum national club championship in Pretoria from tomorrow. The Eastern Province champions have a proud record in the tournament, which they won for the first time in 1992. Since the merger in 2005, they have emerged victorious in the 2009 and 2011 editions, while finishing runners-up on two occasions. They will be attending the event for the eighth consecutive … [Read more...] about Madibaz cricketers seeking tournament win
Kyle Abbott a welcome addition to Warriors cricket squad
Proteas and former Dolphins player Kyle 'Yorkerman' Abbott has nominated the Warriors as his franchise for the forthcoming season. The Warriors have not had a Proteas contracted player in their ranks for some time and the addition of Abbott to the team brings a wealth of experience and a fresh approach to the game. 28 year old Kyle was born and bred in Durban and made his first class debut for Kwa Zulu Natal in 2009. He made his Test debut in 2013 against Pakistan where he produced … [Read more...] about Kyle Abbott a welcome addition to Warriors cricket squad
Junaid Dawood, Onke Nyaku, Solo Nqweni and Matthew Christensen out to impress
Junaid Dawood and Mecer NMMU-Madibaz stars Onke Nyaku, Solo Nqweni and Matthew Christensen have been included in the SA Universities team that will compete in the Future Cup in Kimberley from Friday to Sunday. Photo: Supplied Four Mecer NMMU-Madibaz cricketers have an ideal opportunity to showcase their skills at another level when they represent the SA Universities team in the Future Cup in Kimberley from Friday to Sunday. Onke Nyaku, Solo Nqweni, Junaid Dawood and Matthew Christensen … [Read more...] about Junaid Dawood, Onke Nyaku, Solo Nqweni and Matthew Christensen out to impress
Home game for Warriors final Sunfoil clash
The Warriors will end their 2015-2016 season with a Sunfoil Series match against the Lions to be played at St George’s starting tomorrow (Thursday 7 April). After a great win against the Knights in Kimberley last week the Warriors will be hoping to finish off the season on a high note with another win. The squad is as follows: Colin Ackermann Eddie Moore Andrew Birch Clyde Fortuin Simon Harmer Sisanda Magala Jerry Nqolo Thandolwethu Mnyaka Somila Seyibokwe Yaseen … [Read more...] about Home game for Warriors final Sunfoil clash
Even in Kimberley
Fifteen wickets fell on the opening day of the Sunfoil Series clash between the Knights and Warriors as the two sides went to stumps with honours even in Kimberley on Thursday. The title-chasing hosts saw their championship prospects take a blow when they were dismissed for a woeful 128 after losing the toss and being asked to bat first at the Diamond Oval. But they then roared back to reduce the visitors to 93/5 by stumps. The Eastern Cape side, who have lost seven out of their eight … [Read more...] about Even in Kimberley
Top of Log Titans play empty St Georges [Video]
HEINO KUHN scored a half-century as the Unlimited Titans rushed to an impressive eight-wicket win over the Warriors on the fourth day of their Sunfoil Series match at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Monday 21 March 2016. The opener, who began the day on 29, raced to his half-century off 62 deliveries, before being dismissed for 67 (89 balls, 10 fours, 1 six) with the hosts reaching 145/2 to complete the win. In the process Kuhn became the first player, this season, to go past 900 runs and … [Read more...] about Top of Log Titans play empty St Georges [Video]
