SWD CRICKET ACADEMY: 2011 INTAKE
27 August 2010
The 2011 Intake of the SWD Cricket Academy, based in Oudtshoorn, will stretch over the period May-September 2011.
All stakeholders are hereby invited to nominate players to be considered for this intake.
Complete Article ...MAJOR BOOST FOR MINI CRICKET
20 April 2010
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced that global brand KFC is its new sponsor for mini cricket which is the entry point to the game.
CSA CEO Gerald Majola said: "It is a major boost for the further growth of cricket in South Africa to have a famous international brand such as KFC on board at a critical level of the game.
"CSA has doubled cricket's capacity over the past 10 years and we are looking to accelerate this growth even further over the next decade.
"KFC has committed for five years, with an option for a further five years which is an exceptional investment in CSA through mini cricket.
"This means that we can plan and expand over the next 10 years at the entry level of the sport for players, coaches and administrators.
Complete Article ...SWD EMERGING SQUAD
23 February 2010
The players form the SWD Emerging Amateur squad with Head Coach Garry Hampson (left), Andrew Moolman, Kevin Damons, Martin Coetzee, Warren Ekstraal, Sywill Williams, Erinn Ewerts, Christo van Schalkwyk, Jason LaKay, Lyndon Volkwyn and Rian Botha. In the front is Byron Haycock, Christopher Bosch, Pieter Stuurman (SWD Senior team player) and Lyrique du Plessis. Marchelle Piedt was absent when the photgraph was taken.
The SWD Cricket Board recently identified a squad of Emerging players as part of the Chevrolet High Performance Cricket program in the province. The squad will be monitored by the SWD head coach, Garry Hampson, and besides training is specific cricket related skills the players will also be exposed to regular fitness tests and performance at club level will be closely followed.
According to Hampson the players from this squad will be next in line to be picked for the provincial team and they will be on a regular basis be invited to SWD squad practises. "The door is open for players that show potential to play for the province an I am very excited about some to the young players in the squad", he said. The Emerging team will play against similar teams from Eastern Province and Border in September and that will allow players to stamp their authority.
Complete Article ...STANDARD BANK SCHOOLS CRICKET PRO 20 RESULTS
16 February 2010
The summarised results of the Standard Bank Pro 20 SWD Schools league are:
1 February 2010
Bridgton Secondary vs York High
York High 148/3 20 overs (M. Smit 40, M. Vallabh 58, J. Fortuin 2/15)
Bridgton Secondary 146/3 20 overs (J.Le Kay 46, J. Fortuin 61*, G. Williams 22, Z. Shrosbree 2/22)
York High won by 2 runs
Point High vs Oakdale
Point High 79 all out (J. van Vuuren 4/11, I. Ludick 3/11)
Oakdale 84/2 (C. Rust 51*)
Oakdale won by 8 wickets
SWD upset Northerns
24 November 2009
South Western Districts (SWD) pulled off a surprise eight-wicket victory over Northerns in the Cricket South Africa First-Class Three-day Competition in Oudsthoorn at the weekend. The win was their first of the season and showed promising signs for the Northern Cape Associate going forward.
“We are working on a three year plan and are looking to work on the core players. We have certain objectives that we have set out this season and I believe we are well on our way to achieving those. We have sent a clear message that we can produce quality players that can challenge the stronger unions,” said SWD CEO, Albertus Kennedy.
Complete Article ...SWD TEAM: SA AIRWAYS CHALLENGE OF CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA
12 October 2009
The following members has been selected for the following Cricket South Africa Challenge fixtures:
SWD vs WESTERN PROVINCE AT NORTHERNS GOODWOOD, CAPE TOWN OVER THE PERIOD 15-17 OCTOBER 2009 (THREE DAY) & 18 OCTOBER 2009 (ONE DAY)
Complete Article ...SWD CRICKET RECORDS (LIMITED OVERS)
12 May 2009
The SWD Cricket Board, who has completed their third season of limited overs cricket the past season, has recently issued the records for the province. The first class records are:
Complete Article ...SOUTH MEETS NORTH IN THE SAA PROVINCIAL 1-DAY FINAL
10 March 2008
Gauteng Strikers will face off against Northerns in the final of the SAA Provincial 1-Day Challenge after the Strikers thrashed South Western Districts by 209 runs and Northerns prevailed over Eastern Province by 15 runs.
Complete Article ...SAA three-day and one-day Challenge : Semi-Finals and Final
27 February 2008
Please be advised of the following fixtures in respect of the final of the SA Airways three-day Challenge and the semi-finals of the SA Airways one-day Challenge.
Complete Article ...SWD SENIOR CRICKET TEAM: SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS CHALLENGE
18 February 2008
The SWD Senior team to play Kwazulu-Natal in the South African Airways Challenge of Cricket South Africa at Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead, Durban over the period 21-23 February 2008 (Three Day) and 24 February 2008 (One Day) is:
Complete Article ...JACQUES KALLIS REMAINS TOTALLY COMMITTED TO SOUTH AFRICAN CRICKET
6 September 2007
Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced today, Wednesday that Jacques Kallis was standing by his decision to relinquish the vice-captaincy of the national side but at the same time remained totally committed to South African cricket.
“When Jacques accepted the vice-captaincy two years ago at the start of Mickey Arthur’s term as national coach,” said CSA CEO Gerald Majola in a statement, “it was always on the basis that he would see how he enjoyed the extra responsibility of the position and that he would review it after a suitable period.
“Jacques has now decided that he wants to concentrate on his own game. Our discussions were entirely cordial and constructive and it is only right that we accept his decision.
