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Any details who....They said there would be an extra franchise added at last night's rewards.
....and Congrats to Rabada and van Niekerk
Any details who....They said there would be an extra franchise added at last night's rewards.
No, they said who was still to be decided.Any details who....
....and Congrats to Rabada and van Niekerk
The following provinces fall under the following franchises :Will one of the provincial teams just get upgraded or is it a more complicated process?
The Cape Cobras have named their squad for the upcoming 2018/19 season.
The leading run-scorer in last season’s national Sunfoil Three-Day Cup series and CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge as well as eight players aged 25 or younger have been included.
22-year-old Janneman Malan, who struck 500 runs in the One-Day Challenge and 1046 runs in the Sunfoil Three-Day Cup for North West - the most nationally, for which he won the CSA Sunfoil Three-Day Cup Cricketer of the Year Award at the recent CSA Awards - will make the trek across the Liesbeek to be available for the Cobras.
The younger brother of Pieter Malan is not the only exciting acquisition for the Cape side.
David Bedingham, 24, was the leading run-scorer for Boland in both the 50-over showpiece and the three-day semi-professional competition last season and is rewarded with a professional contract whilst fast bowler Tladi Bokako joins the Cape franchise from the Warriors.
One of the outstanding stars from last season, fast bowler Mthiwekhaya Nabe - who was nominated for the CSA Domestic Newcomer of the Season - has been rewarded for his efforts with his first professional contract.
All-rounder Ferisco Adams has also been promoted to a full professional contract after his sterling performances when called upon by coach Ashwell Prince last season.
“I am excited about the squad because there is a mixture of youth and experience. Last season we were 1 bonus point behind the leaders after the penultimate Sunfoil Series match of the season and we hosted the semi-finals of the Momentum One Day Cup competition, while the elements played a part in the knockout phases of the RAM SLAM T20 Cup competition,” said Ashwell Prince, coach of the Cobras.
“The team is not only in a rebuilding phase, but is there to compete and win trophies. And what makes this squad so good is its versatility, because 90% or more will be vying for spots in all three formats.”
Prince said Wayne Parnell was not contracted again for the national team for 2018 and will therefore be available to the Cobras for the entire season. Together with JP Duminy (available for the white-ball formats), Dane Piedt, Dane Paterson, Rory Kleinveldt, Aviwe Mgijima and Pieter Malan, they provide an experienced core to the team.
Kleinveldt is also available in all three formats.
Cape Cobras squad for 2018/19:
Ferisco Adams, Hashim Amla (Proteas), David Bedingham, Tladi Bokako, JP Duminy (Proteas), Dayyaan Galiem, Zubayr Hamza, Simon Khomari, Rory Kleinveldt, George Linde, Janneman Malan, Pieter Malan, Aviwe Mgijima, Mthiwekhaya Nabe, Wayne Parnell, Dane Paterson, Vernon Philander (Proteas), Dane Piedt, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne, Lizaad Williams
Stephen Cook, who has captained the Highveld Lions in the One-Day Cup and Sunfoil Series for the past three seasons, has resigned with immediate effect.
Whilst Cook will continue playing for the team, this has been a decision that he felt he needed to take after much consideration.
“It has been an absolute privilege to have lead the team for the past number for seasons. I believe that much has been achieved and that during this time, the team has grown significantly. I have been at the helm when we have also overcome significant obstacles and am proud of what we have achieved,” commented Cook.
“With that being said, I believe that in a time of significant change, with a new era of the team dawning, it is the right time to step away from the position. I remain fully committed to the team, the new coach (Enoch Nkwe) and whoever replaces me as captain. I still believe that I have great value to give as a senior player and a leader, albeit without a title.
“I thank all the players, coaches, staff and management of the team for their support during my tenure and look forward to sharing in many more momentous occasions.”
Chairperson of the Highveld Lions, Oupa Nkagisang, thanked Cook for his contribution.
“Stephen has lead this team from the heart and we are appreciative of the contribution that he has made. Stephen is a seasoned campaigner who brought value to the team and his long term association with the team will never go unnoticed,” he said.
Watched a bit of it. Nice character shown after Brunt's innings and being 6/2Double delight against England, well done ladies:
1st ODI, ICC Women's Championship at Worcester, Jun 9 2018 | Match Summary | ESPNCricinfo
The main squad is pretty settled at the moment.Powerade SA National Academy Women’s Squad: Palesa Mapoo (Gauteng), Nadia Mbokotwana (WP), Saarah Smith (WP), Nondumiso Shangase (KZN Coastal), Izel Cilliers (Free State), Anneke Bosch (North West), Robyn Searle (Gauteng), Tumi Sekhukhune (Easterns), Stacey Lackay (Boland), Gandhi Jafta (Border), Lara Goodall (WP), Tatum le Roux (WP), Zintle Mali (Border), Faye Tunnicliffe (Boland)
Momentum Proteas squad:
Dané van Niekerk (captain, Eastern Province), Lizelle Lee (North West), Chloe Tryon (KwaZulu-Natal Dolphins), Mignon du Preez (Northerns), Marizanne Kapp (Eastern Province), Shabnim Ismail (Gauteng), Ayabonga Khaka (Gauteng), Masabata Klaas (North West), Raisibe Ntozakhe (Gauteng), Suné Luus (Northerns), Laura Wolvaardt (Western Province), Andrie Steyn (Western Province), Zintle Mali (Border), Stacey Lackay (Western Province), Tazmin Brits (North West).
How big is girls' cricket at a school level? I ask because my sister teaches at an all-girls school which a few former international players send their daughters to. So you'd think that some of them would have inherited cricketing ability from their fathers, but the school doesn't have a cricket team.Women's cricket is only going to get better I think withthe investment in it. Even got a women's academy squad.
Must admit. I'm not quite sure but it looks like improvements and investment are being made.How big is girls' cricket at a school level? I ask because my sister teaches at an all-girls school which a few former international players send their daughters to. So you'd think that some of them would have inherited cricketing ability from their fathers, but the school doesn't have a cricket team.
I suspect that co-ed schools are more likely to have a girls' team because they would already have the facilities and the cricket programme. But a concerted effort to get all-girls schools to take up cricket might be a key step in improving the development systems.
Please let that never happen.So they going to make Ramela captain ?
No problem mate.SeamUp, our club has come up against three excellent South African cricketers this season (Jurie Snyman, Coenie Nel and Rushdi Jappie). I wonder if you've heard of them and know what level of cricket they play back in their home country?
CW Legend cheers. Snyman has been playing club cricket here in Scotland for the last 3 seasons - definitely one of the top professionals in the country (same with Jappie). He hits a very big ball and is intimidating to bowl at. A lot of South African pro's in ScotlandNo problem mate.
Never heard of Coenie Nel. Imagine he hasn't played provincial much if at all.
Ruschidi Jappie must be quite old. Played for the Titans as an opener every now and then about 7-10 years ago. But he was definitely to fill quota of 4 players at that stage, I think he has been playing for Easterns in recent seasons.
Jurie Snyman was a teenage prodigy but ignored by SA u19 selectors. Think he has been playing cricket in Scotland and for Easterns provincially over the last few years.