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JOHANNESBURG: Momentum Multiply Titans bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch has been withdrawn from the South Africa A (SA ‘A’) tour to Sri Lanka due to a back injury.The 28-year-old experienced progressive back discomfort and underwent scans which revealed stress reaction. While further scans showed healing, the scans also indicated that he will not recover completely in time for the squad’s departure to the subcontinent on 31 May. Dafabet Warriors bowling all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel has been … [Read more...] about Bosch Ruled Out Of SA ‘A’ Tour To Sri Lanka

POTCHEFSTROOM: The Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 Women’s National Championship concluded with Garden-Route based Union Stars claiming the inaugural title on Sunday.Union Stars finished the tournament as the only undefeated side in all five of the matches, with runners-up, Lindelani Cricket Club losing only one match to the winners. As a CSA Blue Flag Club, Union Stars doubled their prize money whilst Lions Cricket’s Bianca Booyjens and Alysia Rudolph from Easterns walked away with … [Read more...] about World Cup Legacy Continues With CSA T20 Women’s National Championship

JOHANNESBURG – KFC Mini-Cricket will wrap up the 2022 / 23 season and it’s 40 th anniversary with an exciting festival back at the first home of the hugely successfully development cricket programme in Soweto on Saturday, 22 April.Since its first introduction in Soweto in 1982, the KFC Mini-Cricket programme has provided a productive entry into the basics of batting, bowling, and fielding in an enthusiastic six-a-side format, while also nurturing a host of volunteer coaches and … [Read more...] about KFC Mini-Cricket Returns To Soweto As 40-Year Celebrations Reach Fever- Pitch

JOHANNESBURG: Ahead of Sunday’s highly-anticipated encounter between the Proteas and the Netherlands, Rachel Kolisi has made a passionate plea for South Africans to make their presence felt at the DP World Wanderers Stadium in recognition of the iconic Betway Pink ODI.As ever, the Pink ODI is a flagship fixture on the cricket calendar, and spectators are particularly encouraged to ‘pitch up in pink’ in support of cancer awareness and early detection. This year also marks the sixth anniversary of … [Read more...] about Rachel Kolisi Calls On South Africa To ‘Pitch Up In Pink’

BENONI: Three wickets apiece by Sisanda Magala and Tabraiz Shamsi followed by a powerful unbeaten 90 from captain Temba Bavuma set the Proteas on their way to a comfortable eight wicket win over the Netherlands in the second Betway One-Day International in Benoni on Friday.There was also a forceful half-century from T20 International skipper Aiden Markram at Willowmoore Park where the hosts move 1-0 up in the three-match series and one step closer to automatic … [Read more...] about Clinical Proteas Cruise Past Dutch In Benoni

It is with great sadness that EP Cricket informs the cricket community that Ms. Princess Selani passed away on Saturday morning, 25 March 2023.“Ngqiva”, as she was affectionally known, devoted her life to cricket through her dedication to the scoring of the game. She was an active member of the Eastern Province Cricket Scorers Association for the past 25 years. Princess Selani“This is a sad moment for the cricket fraternity in the Eastern Province,” commented Mr Tono Mle, Chair of the Cricket … [Read more...] about RIP Princess Selani

JOHANNESBURG: Another iconic chapter is set to be added to the remarkable legacy story of the Betway Pink ODI when the Proteas take on the Netherlands at the DP World Wanderers Stadium on 2 April.The Pink ODI has always been a flagship fixture on the South African cricket calendar, and this year promises to be one of the most memorable occasions in the 11-year history of this worthy event. On Sunday, the Proteas will once again pitch up in pink – and all supporters are encouraged to do the same … [Read more...] about ‘Pitch Up In Pink’ For A Worthy Cause

Dear EditorThe DA welcomes the support from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture for rewarding the historic achievement by the Proteas Women’s cricket team at the recent ICC T20 World Cup. The team received R 7.5 million in bonuses and an additional R15 million over 3 years towards the development of their professional league. This funding will go a long way in supporting the team and motivating young and upcoming women in cricket. The women’s team showed that with the necessary support … [Read more...] about Women in cricket finally rewarded for their outstanding achievement

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) conveys its gratitude to the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture (DSAC) for their continued support in the development of women’s cricket.DSAC on Tuesday held a Recognition Luncheon in honour of the Momentum Proteas to recognise the team after reaching the final of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 that was held in South Africa last month. At the luncheon, the Deputy Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Ms Nocawe Mafu bestowed medals and incentives to … [Read more...] about DSAC Honours Momentum Proteas’ Excellence

Pace bowler prepares to join Chennai Super Kings in first IPL experience Wednesday, 29 March 2023: Sisanda Magala is gearing up for his first Indian Premier League (IPL) experience after recently starring in the Betway SA20 for the Sunrisers Eastern Cape and subsequently the Proteas Men’s ODI and T20I Teams. Magala is the shining example of the beacon of opportunity South Africa’s premier T20 league provides domestic players in South Africa. The Sunrisers Eastern Cape all-rounder … [Read more...] about From Kariega to Chennai: Magala’s journey to the IPL via Betway SA20

CENTURION: A maiden T20 International(T20I) century by Quinton de Kock underpinned a record-breaking chase by the Proteas as they levelled the KFC T20I series 1-1 against West Indies at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Sunday.The left-hander blasted exactly 100 balls (44 balls, 9 fours, 8 sixes) – the second fastest by a South African and joint-sixth fastest ever – as the hosts pulled off a remarkable chase of 259, the highest ever recorded in the international game, reaching the target with … [Read more...] about De Kock Hits Ton In Record-Breaking Proteas T20 Win

JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today named a full-strength 15-man squad for the two-match Betway One-Day International (ODI) series against Netherlands, starting later this week.Seamers Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada return to the 50-over setup after being rested for the recent ODI series against West Indies. The matches, which form part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League, will be contested at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Friday, before DP World Wanderers … [Read more...] about CSA Announces Squad For Netherlands ODIs