Cricket Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd (CEC) today announced the Chevrolet Warriors Squad for the 2011/2012 season. The CEC philosophy of "home-grown" talent has played a large role in the selection of the squad for the season. The squad is as follows: Bevan Bennett Andrew Birch Nicky Boje Arno Jacobs Davy Jacobs Justin Kreusch Garnett Kruger Lyall Meyer Makhaya Ntini Jon-Jon Smuts Kelly Smuts Craig Thyssen Basheer Walters Reece Williams Jerry Nqolo - Rookie … [Read more...] about This Season’s Chevrolet Warriors Cricket Squad
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Best of Luck Russel Domingo – You Deserve it
Update 10 May 2013: Russel Domingo proves PE’s got Talent (Domingo ascends to Head Coach of the Proteas). On Monday Cricket SA announced the appointment of Gary Kirsten as Head Coach of the Proteas, Russel Domingo as assistant coach and Allan Donald as bowling coach. Kirsten's appointment is for a period of two years. "We are delighted to welcome Gary back as part of the CSA family," commented CSA CEO Gerald Majola. "We have been through an exhaustive but rewarding process to find the … [Read more...] about Best of Luck Russel Domingo – You Deserve it
Vote for Jacques Kallis in Cricket Awards Nominations
Local Chevrolet Warriors cricketer, Jacques Kallis is neck and neck in the running with Hashim Amla for the for the prestigious SA Cricketer of the Year award, which will be announced at Gallagher Estate in Midrand on June 7. Both players have been nominated in three categories each in the 2011 South African Cricket Awards. Kallis has been nominated in the categories of SA Cricketer of the Year, Castle Test Cricketer of the Year and KFC So Good Award. The Proteas all-rounder put on … [Read more...] about Vote for Jacques Kallis in Cricket Awards Nominations
Ntini first Development Ambassador for Eastern Cape
Cricket development in the rural Eastern Cape received a boost after former Proteas and Chevrolet Warriors fast bowler Makhaya Ntini was named the first CSA Cricket Development Ambassador. Cricket South Africa (CSA) made the announcement on Monday during the unveiling of the newly renovated G.B Molefe hostel which houses CSA Fort Hare Cricket Academy bursary players. Ntini is excited about his latest venture, vowing to spread the word about cricket and "bring the spotlight to the … [Read more...] about Ntini first Development Ambassador for Eastern Cape
Eastern Province Cricket Presidents Award to Athi Dyili
A total of 37 top cricketers and administrators from the Eastern Province were rewarded for their achievements during the 2010/2011 cricketing season Friday night at the third annual EP Cricket Awards Dinner held at Axxess St. George's. The Awards, EP Cricket's gala event of the season, recognised cricket players, clubs and administrators from the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro as well as Rural cricket region. EP Cricket CEO Dave Emslie pointed out that this inclusive awards system is key. "The … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Cricket Presidents Award to Athi Dyili
Fancy Yourself as the Next Proteas Coach?
Cricket South Africa has begun interviewing potential candidates for probably the most important cricket position in South Africa, the national coach. Corrie Van Zyl, Andy O'Connor, Boeta Dippenaar and selection convenor Andrew Hudson and Gerald Majola were said to make up the tough interview panel, which were busy at work in Sandton on Monday. The panel will make their recommendations to the CSA boards and a decision will be announced in the coming weeks. But CSA South Africa has been … [Read more...] about Fancy Yourself as the Next Proteas Coach?
Simon Harmer Cricketer of the Year
Simon Harmer was named Toshiba NMMU Cricket Club's Cricketer of the Year at their annual prize-giving function held at the campus on Monday 4 April 2011. Simon played a crucial role in ensuring that the TOSHIBA Madibaz cricket team won back to back USSA titles in 2009 and 2010. He was the second highest wicket taker at the USSA week collecting 13 wickets at 3.9 runs per over. This included a match winning performance in the final where he collected four wickets. He was further selected … [Read more...] about Simon Harmer Cricketer of the Year
Local Cricket this Weekend
The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team gets ready to take on Easterns in their last CSA Provincial fixture for the 2010/2011 season. This match will be played from Thursday, 31st March to Sunday, 3rd April 2011 at Axxess St Georges. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: David White Rudi Second Micheal Smith (Captain) Sean Adair Athi Dyilli Colin Ackermannn Warren Bell Corbyn Dolley Sisana Magala Lionel Vaaltyn Kyle Stewart James … [Read more...] about Local Cricket this Weekend
Russel Domingo to Coach SA “A” Side
Cricket South Africa have announced the appointment of Russell Domingo as coach of the South Africa A side for both the four-day unofficial Test series and the one-dayers against Bangladesh A next month. This is Domingo's second appointment as head coach of the A side, as he was also took the squad to Bangladesh last year. "Russell has emerged as one of the outstanding young coaches in our cricket structures," said chief executive Gerald Majola. "He did a top-class job last year when he took … [Read more...] about Russel Domingo to Coach SA “A” Side
Warriors off to JHB for their Supersport Match against Bishub Highveld Lions
The Chevrolet Warriors will travel to Johannesburg today for their 2nd last Supersport fixture of the 2010/2011 season. They will play the Bizhub Highveld Lions at Wanderers starting tomorrow (Thursday). Selectors have announced the following squad: Michael Price Bevan Bennett Jon Jon Smuts Arno Jacobs Justin Kreusch (Capt) Craig Thyssen Kelly Smuts Andrew Birch Lyall Meyer Reece Williams Garnett Kruger Basheer … [Read more...] about Warriors off to JHB for their Supersport Match against Bishub Highveld Lions
Warriors off to Cape Town
STANDARD BANK PRO20 FINAL : NASHUA MOBILE CAPE COBRAS vs CHEVROLET WARRIORS The Standard Bank Pro20 Final will be played at Newlands in Cape Town tomorrow (Friday) 18 March starting at 6pm. The match will be televised. The Chevrolet Warriors travel to Cape Town on Thursday and are looking forward to defending their title in Cape Town. Selectors have announced an unchanged squad. Davy Jacobs (Capt) Ashwell Prince Nicky Boje Mark … [Read more...] about Warriors off to Cape Town
Proteas Canter to Quarterfinals
South Africa have booked their place in the quarterfinals at the ICC Cricket World Cup after securing a comfortable 131-run win against Ireland. Ireland, consistently losing wickets throughout their innings were bowled out for 141 in 33.1 overs, after South Africa posted a testing total of 272/7 at Eden Gardens. South Africa were sent in to bat first by the Irish, a decision which seemed justified when the Proteas found themselves at 117/5 after the Irish bowled and fielded smartly. The … [Read more...] about Proteas Canter to Quarterfinals
Where Were You When Peterson Saved our Bacon?
Robin Peterson came to South Africa's rescue in the final over against India to give the Proteas a three wicket win in their group B clash at the ICC Cricket World Cup. The Nagpur match went down to the wire leaving South Africa with 13 runs in the last over for victory. Peterson stepped up to the task by blasting 16 runs off the last four balls. Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni opted to give Ashish Nehra that mammoth task of containing the South African tailenders ahead of spinner … [Read more...] about Where Were You When Peterson Saved our Bacon?
Tahir – Will he or Won’t he?
The most anticipated group B match at that ICC Cricket World Cup is now one sleep away but South Africa find themselves dealing with their biggest injury blow to date. It is yet to be confirmed whether South Africa's leading wicket-taker Imran Tahir at this World Cup, will play against India on Saturday. Cricket South Africa confirmed on Thursday that their key leg spinner has suffered an undisplaced fracture in his left thumb. "Imran injured himself during the game against England … [Read more...] about Tahir – Will he or Won’t he?
STEELBACKS ARRIVE FOR CRICKET TOUR.
Northants Cricket’s 1st XI squad and coaches have departed the County Ground for a two week pre season trip to Port Elizabeth, South Africa 16 players and four support staff will depart from Heathrow at 6pm tonight to train and practice in warmer climes. Head Coach David Capel said, “We’re really looking forward to it. I’m really pleased that the players have got this opportunity to go out there and prepare properly for the 2011 season.” “It is a tour that we’ve been planning and … [Read more...] about STEELBACKS ARRIVE FOR CRICKET TOUR.
