Coaching at international level has been a "lifelong dream" of Makhaya Ntini's, and he is eager to get going in his new role as Zimbabwe's assistant to Dav Whatmore. Ntini starts his role on February 16, and he says that while there is a lot of talent in the country they need to be in a far better position than they are currently. Zimbabwe recently lost both the T20 and ODI series home and in the UAE against minnows Afghanistan, and Ntini says that is simply not acceptable. "I think … [Read more...] about Ntini says that Zimbabwe have the talent
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Makhaya Ntini gets Zimbabwe coaching role
Former South African bowler Makhaya Ntini has been appointed on a two-year contract as Zimbabwe assistant national team coach, with effect from February 16. Ntini, aged 38, had an illustrious playing career for South Africa, rising from being a product of the then United Cricket Board's development programme to becoming the country's first black African international cricketer. In 2003, he became the first South African to take 10 wickets in a Test match at the hallowed Lord's ground in … [Read more...] about Makhaya Ntini gets Zimbabwe coaching role
Dave Callaghan Celebrates 20 Year Victory over Cancer
Twenty years on, former Protea cricketer Dave Callaghan is celebrating his victory over cancer by throwing his weight behind a national series of Celebrity Cricket Sixes tournaments in aid of the Cancer Association of South Africa. First diagnosed with the disease in September 1991, Callaghan received treatment and returned to full health for his first call-up to the national squad a year later. Having retiring from professional cricket seven years ago, the 46-year-old uses his celebrity … [Read more...] about Dave Callaghan Celebrates 20 Year Victory over Cancer
Makhaya Ntini Urges You to Get Counted
Port Elizabeth and South Africa's cricketing icon Makhaya Ntini will once again be seen on billboards and posters across the country as he helps promote Census 2011. Speaking at an awareness campaign for Census 2011 on Sunday, Statistician-General Pali Lehohla introduced Ntini as its official ambassador. "Ntini's role as an ambassador will be integral to informing the nation of the upcoming census which starts on 10 October 2011. "Ntini's stature, his story of victory over adversity and … [Read more...] about Makhaya Ntini Urges You to Get Counted
Hamba Gahle Makhaya Ntini
South African cricket fans on Sunday said goodbye to one of the greatest sporting heroes the country has produced, Makhaya Ntini. Ntini was born in Mdingi in the Eastern Cape and made his Test and ODI debut for the Proteas at the (Western Australian Cricket Association) WACA Ground, Perth, Australia in 1998. He also played in the 2003 and 2007 World Cups. He is an inspiration to thousands of children across the country and has an academy in the Eastern Cape. With 390 dismissals, Ntini … [Read more...] about Hamba Gahle Makhaya Ntini
Proteas Defeated in Durban
India sealed a 21-run defeat against the Proteas in an official Twenty20 international, which took place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Sunday's match was also a send-off for South African cricket star, Makhaya Ntini, who represented his country for the final time. A concert to celebrate the 150 year anniversary of Indian arrival in South Africa was held after the game. India won the toss and made 168 for six in their innings. Rohit Sharma boosted the Indian score card with his 50 off 32 … [Read more...] about Proteas Defeated in Durban
