Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Cricket at St George's: The first One Day International of the cricket series between South Africa and Sri Lanka took place here in Port Elizabeth today and I was there. It's been a while since I've been to an international cricket game and it was really a treat being able to go and enjoy it with Drama Princess. Other than the fact that the South African's totally dominates the day, the other thing that really caught my … [Read more...] about Cricket at St George’s – Featured Blog
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New club coach for Madibaz cricket
New club coach for Madibaz cricket: Former provincial player Deon Smith has taken over as coach of the Mecer NMMU-Madibaz Cricket Club. Photo: Supplied Former provincial player Deon Smith is determined to make an impact in his new role as Mecer NMMU-Madibaz club coach, beginning with the Varsity Cricket tournament at the end of the month. The 48-year-old Smith, who played cricket for Boland and South Western Districts in the early 1990s, took up his position as club coach in Port Elizabeth this … [Read more...] about New club coach for Madibaz cricket
King Williams Town news: Hidden history of SA’s cricket heroes
Hidden history of SA's cricket heroes: For about a decade Ngcumbe was something of a cricket colossus in the Eastern Cape, having emerged as a promising talent in 1884, opening the bowling for Champion Cricket Club, winners of a tournament among black clubs. In a match containing contrasting ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Hidden history of SA’s cricket heroes
PE in the news: Cricket in 2016: A year that served a bit of hope with despair
Cricket in 2016: A year that served a bit of hope with despair: The first session at Port Elizabeth sent them right back in, only for Suranga Lakmal to drag everyone out, but not for too long. The rest is history and the fans got their comeuppance for celebrating in the open. But it is not as if the team was completely ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test, Live Cricket Score: South African will be aiming to seal the series against Sri Lanka in Cape Town … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Cricket in 2016: A year that served a bit of hope with despair
PE in the news: Live Cricket Score of South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 3 at Port Elizabeth
Live Cricket Score of South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 3 at Port Elizabeth: Vernon Philander combined dollops of skill with perseverance to ensure South Africa's strong position against Sri Lanka at close of play of Day 2 in Port Elizabeth. The visitors were 181 for 7, still 105 runs adrift of South Africa's total. After the hosts ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. 'Worst of the worst' inmates behind attack on St Albans prison guards: Port Elizabeth - The prisoners who attacked … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Live Cricket Score of South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 3 at Port Elizabeth
PE in the news: Live Cricket Score, South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 2: South Africa look to rebuild against Sri Lanka
Live Cricket Score, South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 2: South Africa look to rebuild against Sri Lanka: Suranga Lakmal took four wickets and gave Sri Lanka a slight edge on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa at St George’s Park. After winning the toss, Faf du Plessis opted to bat first. Stephen Cook and Dean Elgar added 104 runs before Suranga ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Prison attack was ‘all about gang promotion’: Speaking to City Press anonymously for fear of … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Live Cricket Score, South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Day 2: South Africa look to rebuild against Sri Lanka
PE in the news: Live Cricket Score of South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1 at Port Elizabeth
Live Cricket Score of South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1 at Port Elizabeth: It is that time of the year when Christmas fever spreads across the globe. Midnight masses, Christmas trees, bells and carols, colourful decorations, chocolate gift baskets being exchanged, Santa Claus hats and masks sold on the streets accentuates the ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Du Plessis looks to negate Sri Lankan spin: Port Elizabeth, South Africa: South African captain Faf du Plessis said he … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Live Cricket Score of South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1 at Port Elizabeth
St Georges Park Cricket – #MustSeeinPE
The St George's Park Cricket Ground (also known as St George's Park, Crusaders Ground, Crusaders, Axxess DSL St Georges) is a cricket ground in Central, Port Elizabeth - home of the Port Elizabeth Cricket Club, the second oldest cricket club in South Africa, and the Eastern Province Club. It is also one of the venues at which Test matches and One Day Internationals are played in South Africa. The ground is notable for its brass band that plays during major matches, adding a unique flavor to its … [Read more...] about St Georges Park Cricket – #MustSeeinPE
Accolades for EP U13 Cricket Team
Eastern Province Cricket (EPC) has achieved another milestone, this time in the junior section where the EPC Under 13 team won the National Cricket Week held in Cape Town 7 – 12 December 2016. The EP U13 team played six matches against Kwa Zulu Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, Boland, Zimbabwe and Kwa Zulu Natal In-land, they won all six matches. This achievement follows immediately after the Senior Amateur Provincial Team who were crowned the T20 Africa Cup Champions. Mark Williams, CEO of EPC … [Read more...] about Accolades for EP U13 Cricket Team
Southern Kings wish Warriors well for CSA T20 Challenge – [video]
The Southern Kings would like to congratulate the Warriors cricket team on reaching the final of the CSA T20 Challenge, and would like to extend their well-wishes to Coach Malibongwe Maketa and his team when they take on the Multiply Titans in Centurion on Friday. Ahead of the upcoming Vodacom Super Rugby campaign in 2017, the Southern Kings draw inspiration from the feat achieved by the Warriors, who have shown a warrior-like fighting spirit throughout their journey to the final in their CSA … [Read more...] about Southern Kings wish Warriors well for CSA T20 Challenge – [video]
PE in the news: Cricket: From Vaseline to zips, five ball-tampering scandals
Cricket: From Vaseline to zips, five ball-tampering scandals: Sachin Tendulkar, 2001 - Match referee Mike Denness gave the Indian legend a suspended one-match ban when, while bowling against South Africa in Port Elizabeth, he was seen working the seam of the ball with his thumb and forefinger. It was one of six ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Jeff talks the ‘prophet of doom’ with celebrity shrink, Chris Tshemese: Take a listen! Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Cricket: From Vaseline to zips, five ball-tampering scandals
PE in the news: Australia v South Africa 2016 cricket: Steve Smith under fire as Australian batsmen urged to adjust
Australia v South Africa 2016 cricket: Steve Smith under fire as Australian batsmen urged to adjust: Duminy notched his fifth Test century, and third against Australia, adding to his 166 at the MCG in 2008 and 123 at Port Elizabeth in 2014. While he has averaged an underwhelming 32.4 in his career, he has relished facing Australia, averaging 70.6 before ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Joe Schmidt likely to stick with tried and trusted lieutenants: The backrow looks like being the … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Australia v South Africa 2016 cricket: Steve Smith under fire as Australian batsmen urged to adjust
EP Indoor Cricket trials – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: EP Indoor Cricket trials: Drama Princess started playing Indoor Cricket at the Hunters Retreat Indoor Cricket Arena about two months ago and over the last two Sundays played in the EP junior trials. The SA junior champs take place right here in Port Elizabeth in April next year with teams being selected to represent the province in the u10, u12, u14, u16 and u18 age groups. For the junior teams there are no girls … [Read more...] about EP Indoor Cricket trials – Featured Blog
Debt Free EP Cricket
EP Cricket this week announced at its Annual General Meeting that the 2015-2016 season was an exceptional year for the Union. At the AGM held on Saturday 30 July the Audited Financial Statements were adopted and EPC received an unqualified report from Auditors Deloitte and Touche. From a loss of R3 million two years ago the Union has managed to turn its financial position into a healthy R2.5 million profit for the 2015-2016 financial year. All outstanding debt has been paid and EPC has received … [Read more...] about Debt Free EP Cricket
Boost for EP’s Cricket Umpires
Eastern Province Cricket and Metro Security have joined forces to boost the coffers of the Eastern Province Umpires Association with a sponsorship from Metro Security. The sponsorship will see the EP Umpires association receiving much needed funds to grow and sustain the number of umpires standing at top level club matches throughout the metro. "We thank Metro Security for coming on board to assist us in making sure our umpires receive funding in order to ensure more club matches have … [Read more...] about Boost for EP’s Cricket Umpires
