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Let’s talk cricket

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Eastern Province Cricket's Coach Development department will be hosting a Let's Talk Cricket evening with the franchise coaches and captains on the eve of the double header scheduled at St Georges Park for 28 November. The event, which will be in the form of a question and answer session with Rob Walter (Titans), Nicky Boje (Knights) Allan Donald (Knights) and Malibongwe Maketa (Warriors). The franchise coaches together with their captains will field some questions from the public. The event … [Read more...] about Let’s talk cricket

Madibaz cricket structures breed national stars

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With alumni such as Simon Harmer, Wayne Parnell, Robin Peterson and Proteas coach Russell Domingo and assistant coach Adrian Birrell, the Mecer Madibaz cricket club is proving to be a platform from which talented players are launching their provincial and national careers. "We have a wonderful structure in place," said Madibaz head coach Baakier Abrahams. The club's performances of late, which include a seventh straight premier league title for the first eleven this season, with the second … [Read more...] about Madibaz cricket structures breed national stars

Cricket Elections

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EP Cricket will be going to the polls on the 29th of March 2014 to elect the new Board of Directors, with the key position of President being contested by – Donovan May, Dr Malcolm Figg, Graeme Sauls and Gary Paul. Mandisi Mali is unopposed in the Legal and Governance Portfolio. Kumesh Reshalin (Commercial and Stadium Committee) and Duane Adams (Audit and Risk Committee) will not be opposed as Babalwa Mkuhlu has opted not to contest any of the positions. The Black African Cricket Clubs … [Read more...] about Cricket Elections

High scoring #SAvsAUS T20 predicted in PE

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Australia are pumped and ready for action ahead of their first T20I against South Africa in Port Elizabeth, with an energetic St George's Park crowd expected to bring the noise. http://youtu.be/XAcNe8EqFg0 Creator: Cricket Australia Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about High scoring #SAvsAUS T20 predicted in PE

Nelson Mandela Bay Scores Cricket Fixtures

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Nelson Mandela Bay is alive with cricket fever after it was revealed that Axxess St George's Park will regain the Boxing Day Test in 2014. Proteas Captain, Graeme Smith, shared the news at the post-match presentation following the Proteas sensational victory against Australia in Port Elizabeth. The Boxing Day Test will be the first for Axxess St George's since 2007 when it hosted West Indies in a match that the visitors won. The West Indies will play three Tests, two T20's, and five One-Day … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Scores Cricket Fixtures

Proteas bank on PE pitch

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A pitch with even bounce is expected for the second Test between South Africa and Australia at Port Elizabeth on Thursday, which may help South Africa's batsmen combat the threat of Mitchell Johnson. Left-arm fast bowler Johnson was the destroyer in the first Test in Centurion, with match figures of 12 for 127 as Australia romped to a 281-run win. http://youtu.be/l9jZMP8cEqM Creator: ProteasCricket Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch … [Read more...] about Proteas bank on PE pitch

South African cricket team dealt a blow

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The South African cricket team has been dealt a blow with the withdrawal of all-rounder Ryan McLaren from the squad ahead of the second test match against Australia starting in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. He has been diagnosed with a mild concussion after being struck by Proteas destroyer Mitchell Johnson in Centurion on Saturday. He'll probably be replaced by Wayne Parnell in one of possibly two or three changes to the starting eleven http://youtu.be/l9jZMP8cEqM Creator: … [Read more...] about South African cricket team dealt a blow

Sidds’ travel diary from PE

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Peter Siddle gives fans a glimpse into life on tour in his debut travel diary from Port Elizabeth. Editor: Peter Siddle is travelling with the Australian Cricket Team as they play matches against the Proteas. The second test takes place this week at St Georges Park in Port Elizabeth. http://youtu.be/Q6djRHC7o94 Creator: Cricket Australia Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by … [Read more...] about Sidds’ travel diary from PE

Parnell, batsmen secure big win for Warriors

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Port Elizabeth - Wayne Parnell and Simon Harmer shared nine wickets as the Warriors secured a maiden win this season, dishing out a 225-run thrashing to the Titans. Proteas quick Parnell finished with 5/48, the third five-wicket haul of his career, while Harmer took 4/57 to leave the Pretoria side all out for 214 in pursuit of 440. http://youtu.be/4JIVXfqfoJs Creator: Cricket South Africa Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for … [Read more...] about Parnell, batsmen secure big win for Warriors

Cricket’s Friendship Cup

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Cricketing fans in the Nelson Mandela Bay are in for a treat as the Chevrolet Warriors take on sponsor rivals, the Chevrolet Knights, in the inaugural annual Friendship Cup later this month. In a bid to give fans some exciting cricketing action ahead of the official season start in October, the Warriors and Knights embark on an epic challenge that will pit them against one another in both the two-day and one-day cricketing format at Axxess St George’s Park. The coaches of both franchises have … [Read more...] about Cricket’s Friendship Cup

Russell Domingo proves PE’s got Talent

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Congratulations to Port Elizabeth's Russell Domingo who has been selected as the head national coach of the Proteas effective 1 August 2013. The appointment of Russel comes after the resignation of Gary Kirsten. Russell cut his national coaching teeth whilst coaching the succesful Warriors team and led them to a domestic limited-overs double. In June 2011, Domingo was appointed assistant coach to Gary Kirstaen of the Proteas Cricketing side. CSA President Chris Nenzani said: "We have no … [Read more...] about Russell Domingo proves PE’s got Talent

Female Cricketers Shown Men the Way

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The Eastern Province Cricket Academy is currently underway and in a ground breaking move the Academy has this year accepted two female cricketers for the 2013 Academy year. The ladies who are both active provincial and national cricketers will join the previously male only Academy. Marizanne Kapp has represented the EP Women's, Northern's Women's and both the SA U19 and SA Women's team for a number of seasons. Kapp is a right hand batsman and right arm medium bowler born and raised in Port … [Read more...] about Female Cricketers Shown Men the Way

Eastern Province take on North West

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The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team take on North West in their next CSA Provincial 3 day match as well as their first match of the CSA Provincial T20 Competition. The team takes on North West from Thursday, 24th January to Sunday, 27th January 2013 at Axxess St Georges Cricket Ground. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the squad as follows: Athenkosi Dyili, Brad Dolley, Colin Ackermann (Captain), David White, Eddie Moore, James Price, Jon-Jon Smuts, Kelly Smuts, … [Read more...] about Eastern Province take on North West

EP vs KZN

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The Eastern Province Senior Provincial Team take on KwaZulu Natal in their next CSA Provincial 3 day match as well as the CSA Provincial 1 Day match. The team takes on KZN from Thursday, 18 to Sunday 21 October 2012 in Chatsworth, Durban. The Eastern Province Selectors today announced the team as follows: Colin Ackermann (Captain), Warren Bell, Siviwe Gidana, Arno Jacobs, Sisanda Magala, Solomzi Nqweni, James Price, Michael Smith, David White, Leroy Walters (W/K), Lionel Vaaltyn, Phumzile … [Read more...] about EP vs KZN