The Sunfoil Series commences on Thursday 19 February 2015 at St George's Park when the Chevrolet Warriors will come up against the Unlimited Titans. Currently 3rd on the log, the Warriors still have five matches to play and will be hoping to secure their spot at the top of the table. This will be the last Warriors match of the season at St George's. Rusty Theron has a bout of flu and Aya Gqamane is unavailable due to a shoulder injury. The team is as follows: Ryan Bailey, Darryl Brown, … [Read more...] about Chevrolet Warriors vs Unlimited Titans Sunfoil Four Day Match
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EP Cricket Appoints Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of EP Cricket today announced the appointment of a full time CEO. Former Dolphins CEO Mr Jesse Chellan will take up office on Monday 2 February. Jesse who was educated at Michaelhouse and has a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy spent many years with top pharmaceutical companies in the country. He was appointed as the CEO of KZN Cricket and the Dolphins in 2009 and his passion and drive for the game led Chellan to a very successful career with the cricket franchise. "It is … [Read more...] about EP Cricket Appoints Chief Executive Officer
One Day Cup returns to St Georges
St George's Park will play host to the Chevrolet Warriors and Sunfoil Dolphins when the Momentum One Day Cup resumes after a 3 month break on Friday 30 January. The Warriors who started 2015 with two great match winning performances in the Sunfoil 4 Day Series, will be eager to get a good start to the final Momentum One Day Cup matches. There are still five games to be played in the series with this one in Port Elizabeth on Friday the last Momentum One Day Cup match at St George's for this … [Read more...] about One Day Cup returns to St Georges
Honour for Simon Harmer
Mecer Madibaz Cricket Club will honour Simon Harmer, NMMU's first test cricketer to be selected for the Proteas since the university's merger in 2005, at a special function when he returns to Port Elizabeth next week. Harmer made his debut for the national team in the third Sunfoil Series test against the West Indies at Newlands in Cape Town on January 2. The off-spinner played a significant role in leading South Africa to victory, returning match figures of 7/153 in 50 overs – the second … [Read more...] about Honour for Simon Harmer
Protea Fire Returns to PE
On Sunday 25 January 2015 the Protea Fire will return to St George's Park when they take on the West Indies in a Momentum One Day International match starting at 10am. Tickets for this match are on sale at the stadium and via www.ticketpros.co.za and fans are urged to purchase their tickets timeously to avoid being disappointed and having to stand in queues on match day. Ticket prices are as follows: Scholars/ Pensioners - R120 Adults - R160 Reserved seats - R210-R240 Please … [Read more...] about Protea Fire Returns to PE
4 Day Cricket Action returns to St Georges
Sunfoil 4 Day Series action returns to St George's this week when the Chevrolet Warriors will be hoping to continue their good form when they take on the Nashua Cape Cobras. The last match played in East London produced a winning result with the Warriors showing grit and determination to secure their first win in the Series. The Warriors will have Simon Harmer back in the squad for the encounter against the Cobras and have named a 13 man squad as follows: David White Ryan Bailey Jon-Jon … [Read more...] about 4 Day Cricket Action returns to St Georges
Warriors off to East London
The Chevrolet Warriors will resume their Sunfoil 4 Day Series campaign when they travel to East London to take on the Sunfoil Dolphins at Buffalo Park starting on Thursday 8 January. The team for this encounter is as follows: Colin Ackermann David White Michael Price Ryan Bailey Jon-Jon Smuts Colin Ingram (Captain) Somila Seyibokwe Sisanda Magala Aya Gqamane Basheer Walters Andrew Birch Gionne Koopman … [Read more...] about Warriors off to East London
SA vs West Indies – Port Elizabeth
With only a week to go St George's Park is gearing up to host the 2nd SA vs West Indies Sunfoil Test match which starts on Boxing Day 26th December. Both teams will arrive in the Friendly City on Monday 22 December – West Indies at 12:50 and the Proteas at 14:05 and we hope to give both teams a warm welcome to our great City. Practices will be open to the public and are as follows: Tuesday 23rd December: SA 09:30-12:30 and WI 13:30-16:30 Wednesday 24th December: WI 09:30-12:30 and SA … [Read more...] about SA vs West Indies – Port Elizabeth
Warriors hope for better 4 day series
The Chevrolet Warriors have turned their attention to the longer format of the game and will take on the Sunfoil Dolphins in a Sunfoil 4 day match starting on Thursday 18 December in Pietermaritzburg. With 8 matches remaining in the Sunfoil 4 day Competition the Warriors will be hoping to put in some good performances after a disappointing RamSlam T20 campaign. Malibongwe Maketa who has taken over the reins from Piet Botha is keen to see some changes “I am looking forward to this first match … [Read more...] about Warriors hope for better 4 day series
Warriors Coach to Step Down
Cricket Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd today announced that coach Piet Botha would be stepping down as Head Coach. Botha, who has been involved with the franchise since its inception in 2004 and as Head Coach since 2011 has decided that he will not re-apply for the Head Coach position when his contract ends in April 2015. "After some serious deliberation and some poor results over the last few months I have decided that I will not re-apply for the position and that it is therefore only fair on the … [Read more...] about Warriors Coach to Step Down
The RamSlam heat is on
The heat is on for the Chevrolet Warriors as they try to secure a spot in the play offs of the RamSlam T20 competition. The match on Friday at St George’s Park is a must win for the Warriors and they are hoping that the Port Elizabeth crowd gets behind the team for this important match against the Nashua Cape Cobras. Fans at St George’s Park can also get into the action and win their share of R1 million rand by taking a one-handed clean catch off a six. The catch must be clearly visible on … [Read more...] about The RamSlam heat is on
Warriors v Dolphins
The RamSlam T20 competition moves to St George’s Park today when the Warriors take on the Sunfoil Dolphins at 6:00pm. In an effort to boost the squad for the remaining RamSlam T20 matches Cricket Eastern Cape will take advantage of the franchise player loan system and will have the services of Mohammed Vallie from the Nashua Cobras. The squad is as follows: Colin Ackermann Andrew Birch Aya Gqamane Simon Harmer Colin Ingram (Captain) Christiaan Jonker Craig … [Read more...] about Warriors v Dolphins
Warriors Wander Off
The RamSlam T20 competition gets underway in explosive fashion this season when all the franchise teams head to the Wanderers in Johannesburg this weekend for the first of 3 triple header fixtures. The Chevrolet Warriors will play the Chevrolet Knights in the first match of the day on Sunday at 10:00am. The Chevrolet Warriors have a good record in this format of the game and are looking to make a positive start to the RamSlam T20 campaign. The team will travel from Johannesburg to Durban … [Read more...] about Warriors Wander Off
Craig Kieswetter at St Georges Park
Craig Kieswetter answered questions from the Port Elizabeth media today after being signed to play in the T20 tournament for the Chevrolet Warriors. http://youtu.be/P2D-fEfmaFg Kieswetter (who turns 27 on 28 November 2014) is an English cricketer of South African and Scottish heritage. He is a wicket-keeper batsman. A product of Bishops he began his career with the South Africa Under-19s, and began playing county cricket for Somerset in 2007. He made his full international debut in … [Read more...] about Craig Kieswetter at St Georges Park
Warriors play in EL and PE
Buffalo Park and St George's Park will this weekend play host to the Warriors on Friday and Sunday when they play the Chevrolet Knights and Unlimited Titans in the Momentum 1 Day Cup. Tickets for both matches are on sale and a one day special on tickets for Sunday's match at St George's will see fans being able to purchase an unreserved ticket at the stadium for only R20.00. Cricket Eastern Cape is appealing to fans in East London and Port Elizabeth to come out and support the team in their … [Read more...] about Warriors play in EL and PE
