Twenty years on, former Protea cricketer Dave Callaghan is celebrating his victory over cancer by throwing his weight behind a national series of Celebrity Cricket Sixes tournaments in aid of the Cancer Association of South Africa. First diagnosed with the disease in September 1991, Callaghan received treatment and returned to full health for his first call-up to the national squad a year later. Having retiring from professional cricket seven years ago, the 46-year-old uses his celebrity … [Read more...] about Dave Callaghan Celebrates 20 Year Victory over Cancer
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Eastern Province vs South Western Districts
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team will take on their neighbors South Western Districts in their next CSA Provincial match and Pro20. This match will take place at Axxess St Georges from Thursday, 27 to Sunday 30 October 2011. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Michael Smith (Captain), Colin Ackermann, Sean Adair, Vernal Charles, Brad Dolley, Corbyn Dolley, Sizwe Masondo, Sisanda Magala, Mpilo Njoloza, James Price, Michael Price, Lionel Vaaltyn, David … [Read more...] about Eastern Province vs South Western Districts
EP Cricket Board Meeting
At the EP Cricket AGM meeting held on 24 September 2011, it was resolved, on recommendation of the EP Nominations Committee, that the election of the EP Cricket President and the Audit and Risk Chairman take place on 21 October 2011. Nominations were then submitted to the EP Nominations Committee comprising Ray Mali, Advocate Soeklaar and Gerald Majola. The Nominations Committee finalized its process on 13 October 2011 and reported to the EP Cricket Board on 18 October 2011. Mr Ray … [Read more...] about EP Cricket Board Meeting
Chevrolet Warriors vs Bizhub Highveld Lions
The Chevrolet Warriors travel to Johannesburg today ahead of their second Supersport match to be played at Wanderers. The team has been bolstered with the return of some of the Proteas players and are looking forward to taking on the Lions. A squad of 13 has been selected and the final 12 will be named before the match on Thursday. The full squad: Bevan Bennett, Jon-Jon Smuts (Captain), Colin Ingram, Arno Jacobs, Ashwell Prince, Kelly Smuts, Athenkosi Dyili, Simon Harmer, Rusty Theron, … [Read more...] about Chevrolet Warriors vs Bizhub Highveld Lions
My Apologies but I have to say….. South Africa vs Australia
Although the ball in this case is small, hard and RED as the cricket season is upon us and Axxess St George's are looking forward to hosting a bumper number of games this summer. The local 2011/12 season kicks off with the SA vs Australia series which sees the teams meeting in Port Elizabeth on Sunday 23 October. This is the same day as the Rugby World Cup Final and in anticipation of the public wanting to watch this final the ODI will only start at 13:00. Tickets for the match are on sale … [Read more...] about My Apologies but I have to say….. South Africa vs Australia
Chevrolet Warriors Start Domestic Season in East London
The Chevrolet Warriors have returned from India and the Nokia Champions League and will start the 2011/2012 domestic season with a Supersport match against the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras in East London starting on Thursday. Davy Jacobs will be undergoing hip surgery today and will not be available for selection for a couple of weeks. Johan Botha, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Colin Ingram, Wayne Parnell and Rusty Theron have joined the Proteas in Cape Town ahead of the Australia tour. Piet Botha, Coach … [Read more...] about Chevrolet Warriors Start Domestic Season in East London
Eastern Province Cricket headed for Boland
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team gets ready to start their season when they take on Boland in a CSA Provincial 3 day match as well as the new Provincial T20 competition. The team takes on Western Province in Paarl starting on Thursday, 13th October 2011. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Michael Smith (Captain), David White, Colin Ackerman, Warren Bell, Lyall Meyer, Sean Adair, Sisanda Magala, Lionel Vaaltyn, James Price, Corbyn Dolley, Siviwe … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Cricket headed for Boland
Watch Tough Rugby Players Attempt to Klap the Little Red Ball for Charity
Some of the biggest names in sport and entertainment will come out to bat for charity at the Celebrity Cricket Sixes tournament in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, September 24. Spectators at Kemsley Park will see a host of former national sportsmen and celebrities face off in 10 six-a-side matches in aid of the Cancer Association of South Africa and JAG Foundation. Organiser Laurence Finn said the positive response to last year's inaugural event in PE had made it the natural choice as kick-off … [Read more...] about Watch Tough Rugby Players Attempt to Klap the Little Red Ball for Charity
Chevrolet Warriors Counting Down the Days to T20
The Chevrolet Warriors are in their final week of preparation before departing for India to participate in the Nokia Champions League T20. The team will play two practice 20 over matches tomorrow (14 September) at Axxess St George's - one at 14:00 and another at 18:00. The Nokia CLT20 tournament starts on Friday 23 September with the Warriors playing the opening match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bangalore at 20:00. The Warriors will depart from Port Elizabeth airport on … [Read more...] about Chevrolet Warriors Counting Down the Days to T20
Local Cricket
Nelson Mandela Bay Cricket Board announced that local Amateur cricket is about to start their 2011/2012 season. The Super leagues start their encounters with twenty/20 cricket on Saturday 1st October. Super A teams are USM Uitenhage, Global Scrap Metal Despatch, United, SA Homeloans Union, Maritime Motors Old Grey, Heatherbank, Pirates, Welcome, United Brothers, Welcome, Gelvendale, Absa Rhodes, Motherwell, Northville, Rotatrin PECC , Mecer NMMU Madibaz1 and MECER NMMU Madibaz2. Super B teams … [Read more...] about Local Cricket
All Star Celebrity Line Up for Cricket Sixes Tournament
Port Elizabeth will play host to the first of six Celebrity Cricket Sixes tournaments to be held at venues across South Africa from September 24. Organisers have announced an all-star line-up of over 50 sporting icons and entertainers who will make up the six-a-side teams doing battle in the name of fun and charity. Following the success of last year's inaugural event in Port Elizabeth, Kemsley Park has been chosen as the new venue for the kick-off of the nationwide tour. Thereafter, … [Read more...] about All Star Celebrity Line Up for Cricket Sixes Tournament
Jacobs and Kallis out of Warriors CLT20 Team
The Warriors squad for the Nokia CLT20 competition due to start on 23 September in India has been announced. The team will leave for India on 17 September and the squad have been in training for a couple of weeks. In preparation for the season ahead as well as the CLT20 the Chevrolet Warriors will play practice matches against the Highveld Lions this week at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. The matches are as follows: 3 day match at NMMU starting on Tuesday 23 August at … [Read more...] about Jacobs and Kallis out of Warriors CLT20 Team
Christo Esau is New Eastern Province Cricket Coach
Eastern Province Cricket is delighted to announce the appointment of Christo Esau as the coach for the EP provincial team. Christo will take over the reigns from Piet Botha who was recently appointed as the Chevrolet Warriors coach. Esau has been employed by EP Cricket since 2000 and has been coaching for over 10 years. He attended Astra Primary School, Bertram High School and Grey High School. In 2000 Christo received his National Diploma in Sports Administration from the PE Technikon. A … [Read more...] about Christo Esau is New Eastern Province Cricket Coach
Get Your Primary School Involved in EP Mini Cricket
The Eastern Province Mini Cricket Committee together with the Eastern Province Amateur Cricket Department will be hosting the Eastern Province Mini Cricket Seminar at Axxess St. George's on Thursday 04 August 2011 starting at 09H00 The purpose of the seminar is to evaluate the resolutions taken in 2010 some of which entails growing mini cricket participation and support, marketing of the game and to craft a new way forward for 2011 Mini Cricket Programmes. More than hundred delegates from … [Read more...] about Get Your Primary School Involved in EP Mini Cricket
Piet Botha Appointed as new Chevrolet Warriors Coach
Cricket Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd today announced the appointment of Piet Botha as the new Chevrolet Warriors coach. With Russell Domingo taking up his new position as the Assistant Coach to the Proteas from 1 August 2011 the position of Chevrolet Warriors coach became vacant. Piet has been the Warriors Assistant Coach for the past 6 years as well as heading up the EP Cricket Academy and coaching the EP Provincial team. He brings with him a wealth of experience both on and off the field. He … [Read more...] about Piet Botha Appointed as new Chevrolet Warriors Coach
