**Official** South African Domestic Season 2013/14

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Pre-season news -

Cobras tour to Namibia - 3 wins from 3

Namibia v Cape Cobras at Windhoek, Sep 13, 2013 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Namibia v Cape Cobras at Windhoek, Sep 14, 2013 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Namibia v Cape Cobras at Windhoek, Sep 15, 2013 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo


Also the announcement of the Chevrolet Friendship Cup between the Warriors and Knights in PE.

23-24 SEP - Two-day friendly game
25 SEP - One-day friendly game
26 SEP - One-day friendly game
27 SEP - Golf day
28 SEP - Driving Skills Challenge

 

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Warriors team news ahead of Chevrolet Friendship Cup

Botha has a full squad bar Ashwell Prince to pick from for next week's fixtures. Prince will only be back from English county cricket and Lancashire next Sunday.

"Wayne Parnell also won't play next week. He'll be resting but fortunately we've got good news that he will be fine [after an irregular breathing scare]," Botha said.

Captain Davy Jacobs also had a slight ankle injury while playing in the West Indies "but he will play one of the games". Botha said he would be mixing and matching the squad to give everybody a chance.

New signing Ryan Bailey, an allrounder, will also get a chance to play against his former Knights teammates.

Botha is confident Bailey will have a role to play in the Warriors' middle order.

Botha also said Border batsman Vuyisa Makhaphela would be one to look out for this season

"We are also hoping for Jon-Jon [Smuts] to have a good season. He struggled a bit last year but he is a good enough player to come back," Botha said.

Although the squad will be playing internal matches today and tomorrow, there is no substitute for competitive action and the fixtures against the Knights next week will provide solid preparation for the season to come.

 

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Jacques Rudolph will be Glamorgan's overseas player for the 2014 season.

 

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DOLPHINS SEASON LAUNCH TODAY

Klusener -

Dolphins coach Lance Klusener is confident the squad assembled for the new cricket season is capable of winning silverware.

The Durban franchise have performed poorly in recent years, last winning a trophy in 2005/06.

"There's some really good quality in the squad," Klusener said during the season launch on Wednesday.

Among their major recruits for the season were former Proteas wicketkeeper Morne van Wyk, who will captain the team after joining from the Knights, as well as England fast bowler Graham Onions, who has been roped in for the three major competitions.

"Morne van Wyk brings some good captaincy skills, as well as his batting experience," said Klusener.

"Graham Onions is a top quality bowler. And if you marry all the work we've done in pre-season to what we've assembled here, you've got a pretty formidable team. It's just about making sure everyone pitches up and does their job, which is something we haven't been doing in the past."

Last season, Klusener's first full-term as coach, saw steady improvement from previous seasons with the Dolphins ending third in the Sunfoil Series. They finished fifth out of six teams in the two other competitions, the One Day Cup and Twenty20 Challenge.

The format of the new season means they begin with the 50-over tournament this year and play their first game against the Highveld Lions in Potchefstroom on October 13.

"We want to win all three competitions, that's why we're here," Klusener said.

"But that's way up in front. For now we just want to focus on what we need to do day by day. If we can get that right, the rest will take care of itself. I think if we can set the foundations early in the season, we'll have as good a chance as anybody."

The Durbanites made two key off-the-field appointments in former batsman Dale Benkenstein as batting coach and mental coach Christo Spies.

"I think there's fresher ideas with Dale coming in," Klusener said.

"He comes with a load of experience as well as the ability to nurture youngsters.

"We mustn't underestimate the work that Christo has done. We've spent a lot of hours with him and he's helped us with a lot of the mental aspects of the game."

Klusener confirmed Van Wyk would be the No 1 wicketkeeper for the one-day competition, with former gloveman and captain, Daryn Smit, focusing on his batting and improving as a bowler.

"He's [Smit] a very good legspinner and we'll be hoping he can contribute more in that way."

Full squad were at the launch at Kingsmead bar Dave Miller, Keshav Maharaj & Prenelan Subrayen who are all in Sri Lanka. Plus Onions to join when the English season ends.

 

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
South African cricket
South Africa's domestic players brace for impact
South Africa versus India was billed as one of the premier clashes of the 2013 calendar. Now, however, the tour is almost certain to be stunted from the original three Tests, if not abandoned altogether as the respective boards are locked in a power struggle. If the tour is scrapped, not only will the fans be deprived of some great cricket, Cricket South Africa's finances will also take a big hit. Every domestic cricketer could end up losing R160,000, writes Neil Manthorp in Business Day.

In South Africa the percentage of Cricket SA's (CSA's) gross revenue that comes the way of the players is a little under 20%. If India's tour of South Africa at the end of 2013 is severely curtailed, as it now has to be if it is not cancelled altogether, the likely loss of revenue to CSA will be in the region of R200m. Twenty percent of that is R40m, of which 40% goes directly to the domestic players in the six franchises, a sum of about R2.7m. Each franchise has a contracted squad of about 17 players, which breaks down to an average of R160,000 per player.

 

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Yes Brock, I see our attempt of trying to stand up to the BCCI being futile. We will either be licking our wounds or we will grovel to them with our tail between our legs. Its unfortunate politics has got involved with cricket again.

 

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Chevrolet Friendship Cup squads -

KNIGHTS

Rossouw rested next week while R. Hendricks will be rested the week after and will travel to PE because of their Sri Lankan & SA 'A' involvement.
Boje after going to Sri Lanka as CSA spin coach will travel down for the limited overs games which is all he plays now.
The two Griquas youngsters Gihahn Cloete & Diego Rosier will play for Griquas in the start of the Provincial competition.

Batsmen: Dean Elgar, Reeze Hendricks, Obus Pienaar, Pite van Biljon
Keeper: Rudi Second
Spinners: Werner Coetsee & Nicky Boje
All-rounders: Romano Terblanche, Ryan McLaren
Seamers: Johan van der Wath (c), Dillon du Preez, Quinton Friend, Malusi Siboto, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Tumi Masekela


WARRIORS

Prince & Parnell miss out for reason above & D. Jacobs is only playing limited overs on injury come back.

2-day squad

Batsmen: Michael Price, Vuyisa Makhaphela, Jon-Jon Smuts, Colin Ingram, Ryan Bailey, Christiaan Jonker, Kelly Smuts
Keeper: Athi Dyili
Spinner: Simon Harmer
Seamers: Andrew Birch, Basheer Walters, Solo Nqweni

1-day squad

Batsmen: Jon-Jon Smuts, Christiaan Jonker, Vuyisa Makhaphela, Colin Ingram, Ryan Bailey, Kelly Smuts, Colin Ackermann
Keepers: Davy Jacobs & Athi Dyili
Spinner: Simon Harmer
Seamers: Rusty Theron, Andrew Birch, Aya Gqamane, Basheer Walters

 

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Kallis' view on JP Duminy being an all-rounder

Jacques Kallis, arguably South Africa's best-ever all-rounder, believes JP Duminy can fulfil this role with aplomb for the Proteas' Test side in future.

Kallis, a 162-Test veteran, has amassed 13 128 runs at an average of 56.10 and claimed 288 wickets at 32.43.

Despite being 37, Kallis's flame is not out just yet, but he has struggled with injuries in recent years and the Proteas should start preparing for when he's not around anymore.

And Kallis believes a man that could play a vital all-rounder role when he's not around is his Cape Cobras team-mate Duminy.

Duminy was mainly considered as a part-time spinner at the start of his career, but has performed a more than adequate role for the Proteas in recent times, especially in limited-overs cricket.

The off-spinner has taken only 12 wickets (at an average of 42.50) in 17 Tests but Kallis feels he could play a more important role with the ball in future.

In an interview with the Cape Times, Kallis said Duminy can become a "fully-fledged" all-rounder in the Proteas' Test side.

"He certainly has the potential and talent to succeed. He is a top batter and bowls more than useful off-spin. If he really works on his bowling, and puts the effort in, he can easily bowl 10-15 overs a day that is required from a top-class all-rounder. I really think JP can do it," said Kallis.

Duminy has scored 789 runs in Tests at an average of 37.57.

 

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Great knock of 131 by Jon-Jon today. Much needed after last season struggles.

WAR 303 (92.0 ov, GR Rabie 0*, WL Coetsee 3/38) - Stumps | Live Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

 

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100 for Dean Elgar in the reply

Warriors v Knights at Port Elizabeth, Sep 23-24, 2013 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Also a 5-for for Colin Ingram with his leggies. Seems like JJ Smuts and him will be back up spinners to Harmer as they don't seem to back young leg-spinner Vaaltyn.

 

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Provincial comp starts tomorrow -

Northerns v Boland
Gauteng v SWD
Griquas v KZN Coastal

Northerns should see Francois le Clus, Qaasim Adams, Shaun von Berg & JP de Villiers who are contracted to the Titans. Interested to see if any youngsters make their squad.
Gauteng should see Dominic Hendricks, Stephen Cook, Grant Mokoena, Devon Conway, Shaylen Pillay, Eddie Leie & Pum Matshikwe
SWD should see youngster Marcello Piedt
Griquas will see Gihahn Cloete, Diego Rosier plus new recruit Jan Frylinck who all were in the SA u19 WC squad in Australia a year ago.
Boland should see Cobras rookie Uwe Brikenstock plus young batsman Keegan Petersen. Young Cobras quick Lizaad Williams and possibly old pro's Langeveldt & Louw to join.

KZN squad
Batsmen & keepers: Nashen Govender, Mishkal Ramsaroop, Chad Bowes, Khaya Zondo, Jono Vandiar, Daryn Smit (c & +) , Grove Venter (+)
Spinner: Prenelan Subrayen
Seamers: Mthokozisi Shezi, Calvin Savage, Robbie Frylinck, Daryn Dupavillon & Tshepo Moreki

On a side note: Talented young KZN quickie who injured his back in the youth test v England at the beginning of the year is only starting to bat next week and should be available for selection in the new year. Really hope he has no more injuries. Exciting young talent and intelligent lad as well.

 

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Warriors won the first One-day warm-up by 46 runs

Warriors v Knights at Port Elizabeth, Sep 25, 2013 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Warriors 273/4
Jonker 70 (42), Bailey 65 (71) & JJ Smuts 50 (65)
van Schalkwyk 8 2-60

Knights 227/10
Second 72 (108) & van Biljon 54 (46)
Harmer 10 3-49, Jonker 6 2-22 & Theron 8 2-27


2nd one-dayer on the go now

 

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100 up for Dean Elgar for the 2nd time in 3 days as the Knights beat the Warriors by 60 runs in 2nd One-dayer

Warriors v Knights at Port Elizabeth, Sep 26, 2013 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Knights 255/6
Dean Elgar 113 (126) & Ryan McLaren 49* (56)
Lundi Mbane 10 3-36

Warriors 195/10
Colin Ackerman 72 (104) & Athi Dyili 44 (71)
Quinton Friend 8 3-25 & Nicky Boje 9.3 3-30

Well done to Colin Ackermann on his first real knock of note at franchise level.

 

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Interesting that the 2008 u19 CWC's quickest bowler Matthew Arnold is back playing cricket at a high level for Gauteng. Been part of the Gauteng High Performance along with another fast bowler Sean Jamison who like Arnold didn't actually play his junior cricket for Gauteng.

The Lions seem to unearth raw fast bowling talent from outside their catchment area like Chris Morris & Hardus Viljoen.

 

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Big season coming up for Calvin Savage. Got some good wickets in the 3-dayer on a flat Kimberley pitch and today in the 1-dayer showing his all-round abilities.

In fact pretty excited about the future of Dolphins cricket. Bowes, Oldfield, Subrayen, Savage, Dupavillon & Kirsten is some crop. Could roll back the golden years in Durban if they mature well.

 

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Sunil Narine joins the Cobras for the Ram Slam T20. Great signing that.

 

[Marius]

Sunil Narine joins the Cobras for the Ram Slam T20. Great signing that.

Let's hope he actually plays, and isn't like Chris Gayle who didn't get on to the park once for the Dolphins.

Good signing though, Cobras will have a good side this season.

The six side franchise system was probably the best thing to happen to SA cricket since we were readmitted to international competition I reckon.

 

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Let's hope he actually plays, and isn't like Chris Gayle who didn't get on to the park once for the Dolphins.

Good signing though, Cobras will have a good side this season.

The six side franchise system was probably the best thing to happen to SA cricket since we were readmitted to international competition I reckon.

To be honest, not the biggest fan of overseas players. But this one is a really good one and like you say, hopefully he is fit and available come the time.

The whole system is superb for mine. Big fan of the provincial system remaining and creating the stepping stone for franchise cricket.

 

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Mometum One-Day 50-over Cup starts this Friday :

October 2013
11 The Unlimited Titans v Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras SuperSport Park, Centurion 14:30
12 Chevrolet Knights v Chevrolet Warriors De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley 10:00
13 bizhub Highveld Lions v Sunfoil Dolphins Senwes Park, Potchefstroom 10:00
16 Chevrolet Knights v Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras Chevrolet Park, Bloemfontein 14:30
16 bizhub Highveld Lions v Chevrolet Warriors Senwes Park, Potchefstroom 14:30
18 Chevrolet Warriors v Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras Buffalo Park, East London 14:30
18 Chevrolet Knights v Sunfoil Dolphins De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley 14:30
18 bizhub Highveld Lions v The Unlimited Titans Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg 14:30
20 Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras v bizhub Highveld Lions Sahara Park Newlands, Cape Town 10:00
20 Sunfoil Dolphins v The Unlimited Titans Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, Durban 10:00
23 Chevrolet Warriors v Sunfoil Dolphins Axxess St George`s, Port Elizabeth 14:30
23 The Unlimited Titans v Chevrolet Knights Sahara Willowmoore Park, Benoni 14:30
25 Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras v Sunfoil Dolphins Boland Park, Paarl 14:30
25 Chevrolet Knights v bizhub Highveld Lions Chevrolet Park, Bloemfontein 14:30
25 The Unlimited Titans v Chevrolet Warriors SuperSport Park, Centurion 14:30
27 Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras v The Unlimited Titans Boland Park, Paarl 10:00
27 Chevrolet Warriors v Chevrolet Knights Buffalo Park, East London 10:00
27 Sunfoil Dolphins v bizhub Highveld Lions Pietermaritzburg Oval 10:00
30 Sunfoil Dolphins v Chevrolet Knights Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, Durban 14:30
30 bizhub Highveld Lions v Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg 14:30

November 2013
1 Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras v Chevrolet Knights Sahara Park Newlands, Cape Town 14:30
1 Chevrolet Warriors v bizhub Highveld Lions Axxess St George`s, Port Elizabeth 14:30
1 The Unlimited Titans v Sunfoil Dolphins Sahara Willowmoore Park, Benoni 14:30
3 Sunfoil Dolphins v Chevrolet Warriors Pietermaritzburg Oval 10:00
3 The Unlimited Titans v bizhub Highveld Lions SuperSport Park, Centurion 10:00
6 Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras v Chevrolet Warriors Boland Park, Paarl 14:30
6 Chevrolet Knights v The Unlimited Titans Chevrolet Park, Bloemfontein 14:30
8 Chevrolet Warriors v The Unlimited Titans Buffalo Park, East London 14:30
8 Sunfoil Dolphins v Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, Durban 14:30
8 bizhub Highveld Lions v Chevrolet Knights Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg 14:30
12 2nd Place Qual v 3rd Place Qual TBA 14:30
15 1st Place Qual (Final) v 2nd/3rd Place Qual TBA 14:30

 

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Momentum One-Day Cup launch this morning.



Left to right:

Johan van der Wath (Knights captain)
Andrew Brich (Warriors representative)
Stephen Cook (Lions captain)
Justin Ontong (Cobras captain)
Henry Davids (Titans captain)
Francois Pienaar (Former SA rugby captain)
Morne van Wyk (Dolphins captain)