Warriors Cricket announced yesterday that Colin Ingram has requested to step down as captain. Colin has had some injury concerns and feels that he would not do justice to the role of captain. He had knee surgery a few weeks ago and is now in recovery. His rehabiliaton is going well but he is some time away from getting out into the middle. The Warriors travel to East London for their first Sunfoil Series match of the season which will start on Wednesday 5 October. In light of the above it … [Read more...] about Colin Ingram steps down as Warriors Captain
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Ingram near century paves way for Warriors win
Colin Ingram struck an unbeaten 97 as the Warriors moved back into second place on the Momentum One-Day Cup standings with a 14-run win over the Titans at Buffalo Park on Sunday. The home captain was left stranded three short of a century having faced 97 balls as his side were bowled out for 285 in 49.1 overs after winning the toss and batting first in East London. The outstanding Grant Thomson cleaned up last man Lundi Mbane for a duck with five balls remaining to bag figures of three for … [Read more...] about Ingram near century paves way for Warriors win
Heroic Ingram not enough for Warriors
The Titans saw off a spirited innings from Colin Ingram to wrap up a 66-run victory over the Warriors at SuperSport Park on Sunday and complete the perfect start to their Sunfoil Series campaign. As long as Ingram was at the crease the Warriors retained a chance of chasing a tricky target of 332, but his dismissal by Henry Davids for 74 just before lunch broke the back of the visitors. They were eventually bowled out for 265, as the Titans took 18.2 points from the game. Heino Kuhn was … [Read more...] about Heroic Ingram not enough for Warriors
Warriors share top spot
After their five wicket victory over the Cape Cobras at PPC Newlands on Sunday, the Warriors have ended the first half of the Momentum One Day Cup competition sharing the top spot on the log with the Cape Cobras with 14 points from five games. The Warriors successfully chased down the Cape Cobras target of 250 for 9 after their allotted 50 overs. Sisanda Magala took three wickets in four balls to eventually return impressive figures of five for 40 runs to restrict the Cape Cobras batting … [Read more...] about Warriors share top spot
Colin Ingram speaks after loss to Titans
Rowan Richards took a hat trick and a five-wicket haul to lead The Unlimited Titans to a 170-run victory over the Chevrolet Warriors on the final day of their Sunfoil Series clash at Sahara Park Willowmoore on 5 October. Richards finished with figures of 5 for 31, which included the key wicket of Warriors captain Colin Ingram, as the visitors were bowled out for 243 in their second innings. The Warriors had gone into day four on 51 for two, and, although they lost Jon-Jon Smuts early on, a … [Read more...] about Colin Ingram speaks after loss to Titans
New Chevrolet Warriors squad announced
Cricket Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd has named the Chevrolet Warriors squad for the forthcoming season. Thando Booi (Interim CEO) said; "We were happy with the squad that was presented to the Board by the Selection Committee and are pleased to see that of the five new contracts three players are youngsters that have come through the ranks of playing provincial cricket and are now being validated by receiving professional contracts." Newcomer Sisanda Malaga had a terrific year for the EP Provincial … [Read more...] about New Chevrolet Warriors squad announced
Colin Ingram back in Chevrolet Warriors side
Colin Ingram who has been out of the squad for some time returns to the team in time for their RamSlam T20 match against the Sunfoil Dolphins after passing a fitness test this morning. After a narrow loss in Benoni last night the team will want to keep their place on the log with a win against the Dolphins at Axxess St George's tomorrow. A brilliant batting performance from the team in Benoni saw the Warriors post a match winning total. However missed opportunities in the field saw the … [Read more...] about Colin Ingram back in Chevrolet Warriors side
Colin Ingram to bat for the Rhinos
Port Elizabeth-born Warriors and Proteas cricketer, Colin Ingram will be batting for rhinos next time he takes to the field. The young sportsman is passionate about doing something to help save one of South Africa's iconic wildlife species, and has signed on as an ambassador to support the Wilderness Foundation's Forever Wild Rhino Protection Initiative. "I've always loved wildlife and especially the South African wild," says Ingram. "It's special and should be looked after. I got involved … [Read more...] about Colin Ingram to bat for the Rhinos
Proteas Carry the Choker Tag (Again)
South African cricket team, the Proteas, will head to Newlands for the third one-day international against India probably still shell shocked but more determined to get on track after last Saturday's miserable defeat. ( I was so convinced of a Proteas win that I stopped watching - a salutary lesson with regards to fat ladies and singing I can tell you!). Plenty of fiery accusations that the Proteas choked again are still doing the rounds on sports forums. Fans were disgruntled with … [Read more...] about Proteas Carry the Choker Tag (Again)
