An unbeaten half-century from Pite van Biljon ensured that the Knights were on top after day two of their Sunfoil Series clash against the Warriors at Buffalo Park in East London on Friday. Batting at number five, he made 52 from 157 deliveries as the visitors reached stumps on 192 for five. They still trailed the home side by 60 runs, but it could have been far worse had it not been for a crucial sixth-wicket stand between Van Biljon and captain Werner Coetsee (44). The pair batted … [Read more...] about Warriors Knights Day Two
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Madibaz aim for Varsity Cricket knock-outs
The Mecer NMMU-Madibaz cricket team are aiming to reach the knock-out phase of the Varsity Cricket tournament that gets underway in Potchefstroom on Monday. “Our immediate goal is to improve on last year’s performance where we narrowly missed out on the semis,” head coach Baakier Abrahams said on Wednesday following the team announcement. He said incumbent Lloyd Brown will captain the Madibaz in the six-day T20 tournament that showcases South Africa’s top eight university teams, with … [Read more...] about Madibaz aim for Varsity Cricket knock-outs
Warriors on the back foot in East London
Malusi Siboto again starred with the ball as the Knights ended the opening day of their Sunfoil Series clash against the Warriors in complete control at Buffalo Park in East London. Fresh from taking career-best figures of seven for 44 in his last game, which was also his first of the season, Siboto was again the main man for his team thanks to a splendid six for 39. That helped restrict the hosts to 210 for nine by stumps with their main contribution coming from captain Colin Ingram after … [Read more...] about Warriors on the back foot in East London
East London to host Warriors vs Knights
The Warriors travel to East London for their next Sunfoil Series match to play the Knights starting on Thursday 21 January 2016. The squad is as follows: Somila Seyibokwe Michael Price Colin Ackermann Yaseen Vallie Colin Ingram (Captain) Clyde Fortuin Jerry Nqolo Simon Harmer Sisanda Magala Andrew Birch Basheer Walters Aya Gqamane Ahkona Kula … [Read more...] about East London to host Warriors vs Knights
Russell Domingo in Galle, Sri Lanka, 2014
This Video of Port Elizabeth Notable - Russell Domingo is courtesy of YouTube. CLICK HERE to nominate your Notable PE Person. South Africa Proteas Coach Russell Domingo talks to reporters - Day 4, 1st Test in Galle, Sri Lanka, 2014. South Africa won the 5 day match, played between 16 and 20 July 2014 by 153 runs. This was South Africa's third win in 11 Tests in Sri Lanka and their first win in three visits to the island. Their previous win was in the 2000 tour … [Read more...] about Russell Domingo in Galle, Sri Lanka, 2014
Ntini says that Zimbabwe have the talent
Coaching at international level has been a "lifelong dream" of Makhaya Ntini's, and he is eager to get going in his new role as Zimbabwe's assistant to Dav Whatmore. Ntini starts his role on February 16, and he says that while there is a lot of talent in the country they need to be in a far better position than they are currently. Zimbabwe recently lost both the T20 and ODI series home and in the UAE against minnows Afghanistan, and Ntini says that is simply not acceptable. "I think … [Read more...] about Ntini says that Zimbabwe have the talent
Graeme Pollock in the news
Boycott was technically brilliant, but I loved getting him out - Farokh Engineer: "I'd rather watch a Viv Richards, a Garry Sobers, a Clive Lloyd, Barry Richards, or Graeme Pollock, those great players, who played far more attractive cricket." Engineer revealed that Boycott, who scored 8,114 runs in 104 Tests for his country, and 48 ... Graeme Pollock - Read more on Cricket World Johannesburg's Wanderers up close: Among the trophies, photographs and memorabilia lost forever was the bat … [Read more...] about Graeme Pollock in the news
Match Fixers must be exposed
Former Proteas captain Shaun Pollock wants to see all of those involved in match-fixing exposed. On Wednesday, after Netwerk24 broke the story, Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed that former Proteas, Dolphins, Titans and Lions cricketer Gulam Bodi had been charged with "contriving to fix, or otherwise improperly influence aspects of the 2015 RAM SLAM T20 Challenge Series". Pollock labeled the extent of the latest match-fixing saga to rock cricket as "shocking" and said that it was a sad … [Read more...] about Match Fixers must be exposed
Four out of Five for Harmer
Simon Harmer claimed four of the five wickets to fall as the Warriors and Cape Cobras ended day one of their Sunfoil Series clash with honours even at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. The off-break bowler bagged four for 42 in an excellent 25 overs to help restrict the visitors to 224 for five on a day when around an hour of play was lost due to afternoon rain. But they did resume afterwards until bad light intervened after 81.2 overs were bowled. The Cobras were held … [Read more...] about Four out of Five for Harmer
Sourav Ganguly and Shaun Pollock face off
This image of Port Elizabeth Notable - Shaun Pollock is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more. CLICK HERE to nominate your Notable PE Person. Shaun Pollock Image by Swiv Just a couple of photos of Shaun Pollock at the Dunhill Links yesterday morning. They're for my mommy, who is very fond of him. It was a leeeetle bit chilly down on the Old Course yesterday morning - apparently more than a little if you come from South Africa... … [Read more...] about Sourav Ganguly and Shaun Pollock face off
Makhaya Ntini gets Zimbabwe coaching role
Former South African bowler Makhaya Ntini has been appointed on a two-year contract as Zimbabwe assistant national team coach, with effect from February 16. Ntini, aged 38, had an illustrious playing career for South Africa, rising from being a product of the then United Cricket Board's development programme to becoming the country's first black African international cricketer. In 2003, he became the first South African to take 10 wickets in a Test match at the hallowed Lord's ground in … [Read more...] about Makhaya Ntini gets Zimbabwe coaching role
Lutho Sipamla to play for South Africa
Eastern Province Cricket has congratulated Lutho Sipamla from Grey High School who has been selected to represent the South African U19 squad at the ICC World Cup in Bangladesh from 22 January to 14 February 2016. Lutho is the only player from Eastern Province to be selected for this prestigious tournament. Sipamla is a right arm fast bowler and has shown tremendous potential with ball in hand. "We are very proud of Lutho and know that he will do the City and region proud. We look forward … [Read more...] about Lutho Sipamla to play for South Africa
No result for Dolphins and Warriors
Still no play for Dolphins and Warriors: The Warriors won the toss on 7 January 2016 and elected to field with the game set to start at 14.45. The players took to the field but the umpires decided that the light was too bad for play to start and the players left the field without a ball being bowled ... Warriors Cricket - Read more on SuperSport Dolphins, Warriors lose third day to the elements: The umpires eventually called play off at 14.50 as the heavy cloud resulted in bad light. The … [Read more...] about No result for Dolphins and Warriors
‘Business as usual’ for Proteas
Proteas coach, Russell Domingo, says it is 'business as usual' for the squad as they prepare for the third Sunfoil Test match against England starting at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on Thursday. Domingo says the change in captaincy hasn't had too much of an effect on the squad, which is focused on building on their improved performance in the second Test in Cape Town. "Within our team it's been business as usual," Domingo said of the team environment while addressing the media in … [Read more...] about ‘Business as usual’ for Proteas
Warriors v Dolphins
The Warriors kick off 2016 with their 3rd Sunfoil Series match against the Dolphins in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday. After a loss to the Lions at the end of last year the Warriors will be wanting to consolidate and focus on getting the basics right going into the new year. Sisanda Magala is currently being treated for a side strain and will miss this match. Ngazibini Sigwili will replace him. Also in is Brad Dolley who returns to the team in place of Jerry Nqolo who is not available due … [Read more...] about Warriors v Dolphins
