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Arguably one of the five greatest fielders in South African cricket over the past ten years and one of the most underrated middle-order domestic batsmen, SA Engelbrecht, has announced his retirement from first-class cricket. The 28-year old athlete, a graduate in financial management as well as in advanced project management, will join a financial consultancy, …
The Buildnat Cape Cobras squad for the T20 Challenge match vs Warriors in Port Elizabeth on Friday 9th December 2016. Players Kieron POLLARD (Captain) Hashim AMLA J P DUMINY Rory KLEINVELDT Richard LEVI George LINDE Aviwe MGIJIMA Tshepo MOREKI Justin ONTONG Wayne PARNELL Dane PATERSON Nkululeko SERAME Dane VILAS (W/Keeper)
BuildNat Cape Cobras vs VKB Knights in a T20 Challenge match, 7 December 2016, 6pm at PPC Newlands, Cape Town. BuildNat Cape Cobras squad: J P Duminy Rory Kleinveldt Richard Levi George Linde Aviwe Mgijima Justin Ontong Wayne Parnell Dane Paterson Keegan Petersen Kieron Pollard (Capt) Nkululeko Serame Cebo Tshiki Dane Vilas (W/Keeper)
The Buildnat Cape Cobras can continue their resurgence against the VKB Knights at PPC Newlands on Wednesday if they rectify their death bowling which went awry against the Hollywoodbets Dolphins on Sunday, said Dane Vilas, one of the batting heroes of the emphatic seven-wicket CSA T20 Challenge victory in Durban. Vilas said the fielding by …
“The home support and the fact that we have JP Duminy back in our squad are crucial factors if we are to claim a semi-final play-off spot,” said Paul Adams, head coach of the Buildnat Cape Cobras. “It is a big week for us and we need to achieve a hat-trick of wins. So our …
The Buildnat Cape Cobras produced arguably their finest CSA T20 Challenge display with the bat during the entire competition to sweep aside the Hollywoodbets Dolphins in emphatic fashion while keeping their hopes alive to reach the semi-final play-off. One twist of irony in their 181 for three in 18.4 overs to eclipse the 178 for …
The Buildnat Cape Cobras, in conjunction with Woolworths Long Beach and their Parklands stores, visited the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on Friday 2nd December. The visit of one of the leading domestic franchises, one that virtually reigned supreme and unchallenged from 2012 to the end of 2014, was aimed at inspiring patients and …
The VKB Knights squad selected for the T20 Challenge match against the Warriors at St Georges Park Cricket Stadium, Port Elizabeth: Tumelo Bodibe (W/k) Patrick Botha Theunis De Bruyn (Captain) Marchant De Lange Andries Gous Patrick Kruger Duanne Olivier Leus Du Plooy Lotli Sesele Aubrey Swanepoel Shadley van Schalkwyk Lwandiswa Zuma Team will be finalized …
The weather gods have not been too kind to the Buildnat Cape Cobras, although it would be a shameful remark to call the rain an intruder, as it is sorely needed in South Africa to end an alarming drought. Yet, despite the two stalemates in their last two games due to rain, the Cape Cobras …
A star-studded Pakistan Veterans team, featuring six players who formerly represented their country, and a Western Province veteran’ team, will clash at the iconic PPC Newlands on Thursday (24th November) from 11h00 in a 30-over match. Arguably the best known amongst the tourists is Saleem Elahi, who scored a century on debut in a One …
Sunfoil Provincial 3-Day/CSA Provincial One Day Competition: Boland vs. Free State: 24-27 October 2016 The Free State squad selected for the Sunfoil Provincial 3-Day and CSA Provincial One Day Competitions against Boland at Boland Park, Paarl: Driaan Bruwer Leus du Plooy Jonathan Draai Dillon du Preez Michael Erlank Kalipa Cele Sammy Mofokeng Luthando Myanda Tshepo …
The decision by the Buildnat Cape Cobras to release their international off-spinner Dane Piedt on loan to the Multiply Titans for the remainder of the T20 Challenge tournament was motivated by their commitment to selflessly serve the national game, said Nabeal Dien, chief executive officer of the Cobras. The Buildnat Cape Cobras on Monday agreed …
The performance by the spinners George Linde and Nkululeko Serame as well as the fast bowlers Rory Kleinveldt and Dane Paterson have been a source of inspiration for the Buildnat Cape Cobras which propelled them to their maiden T20 Challenge win against the Warriors on Friday at PPC Newlands. And despite the heart-breaking three run …
The Buildnat Cape Cobras squad for their T20 Challenge match against the Warriors at PPC Newlands on Friday 18th November 2016 Justin Ontong (Captain) Beuran Hendricks Rory Kleinveldt Richard Levi George Linde Aviwe Mgijima Tshepo Moreki Wayne Parnell Dane Paterson Keegan Petersen (W/Keeper) Kieron Pollard Nkululeko Serame Jason Ssmith Cebo Tshiki
A new vibrancy was present in the rejuvenated Buildnat Cape Cobras team, but they scored 20 to 30 runs too little and left too many dot balls unpunished. They also conceded too many extras, said Justin Ontong, the skipper. He commented on the disappointing six-wicket loss to the Multiply Titans at Boland Park in Paarl …
The senior stalwarts like himself (Kieron Pollard), Richard Levi, Rory Kleinveldt and Justin Ontong must carry the Buildnat Cape Cobras in the T20 Challenge and allow the younger players to chip in around them, said Pollard. Pollard, Caribbean all-rounder and already a veteran of 50 T20-matches and 101 One Day Internationals for the West Indies, …
Paul Adams remained up-beat about the Buildnat Cape Cobras and their title-chances this season despite their 38-run loss against the VKB Knights at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on Saturday in the opening clash of the T20 Challenge. Adams said the squad is a great one and the availability of Wayne Parnell (he might still be …
Judging by the squad assembled by the Buildnat Cape Cobras for the opening match of the T20 Challenge at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium on Saturday 12th November, the VKB Knights’ bowling attack should prepare them for an onslaught of Herculean proportions. The Cobras’ top- and middle-order will be difficult to contain if they perform to …
In a stunning reversal of fortunes which will significantly boost the title-aspirations of the Buildnat Cape Cobras, the West Indian Cricket Board (WICB) issued a No-Objection Certificate to the world-class Caribbean all-rounder Kieron Pollard which will allow him to represent the Cobras in Saturday’s opening match of this season’s T20 Challenge against the VKB Knights …
Cricket’s most explosive format and a big-hit extravaganza of note, the T20 Challenge, has announced an added initiative to lure thousands more spectators through the turnstiles. Every fan who completes a one-handed catch off a six will receive part of a million rand. The Buildnat Cape Cobras’ first three clashes in November in the highly …
PPC Newlands, who boasts the most impressive attendance figure of all domestic grounds for international matches, have launched a ground-breaking initiative in association with the leading cellular network Vodacom to dramatically increase the fan experience at the iconic venue. Vodacom invested R3.6 million to deploy a spherical antenna on top of the PPC Newlands cricket …
ndifferent bowling to nine, ten and Jack and perhaps a lack of clear vision on how to dismiss the tailenders contributed to the Buildnat Cape Cobras’ unconvincing bowling performances against the VKB Knights, said Dane Paterson. The Knights beat the Cape Cobras by 175 runs in the previous round of Sunfoil Series matches in Bloemfontein. …
BuildNat Cape Cobras vs VKB Knights in a Sunfoil 4-day Domestic Series match, 11-14 October 2016 at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein. BuildNat Cape Cobras squad: Omphile Ramela (capt) Zubayr Hamza Stiaan van Zyl Jason Smith Dane Vilas Aviwe Mgijima Dane Piedt Beuran Hendricks Dane Paterson Tshepo Moreki Keegan Petersen Matthew Kleinveldt
BuildNat Cape Cobras vs bizhub Highveld Lions in a Sunfoil 4-day Domestic Series match, 5-8 October 2016 at Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, JHB BuildNat Cape Cobras squad: Omphile Ramela (capt) Andrew Puttick Zubayr Hamza Stiaan van Zyl Jason Smith Dane Vilas Aviwe Mgijima Vernon Philander Dane Piedt Beuran Hendricks Dane Paterson Tshepo Moreki
The Free State squad selected for the Sunfoil Provincial 3-Day Competition against Easterns at Willowmoore Park, Benoni: Patrick Botha (Captain) Driaan Bruwer Jonathan Draai Leus Du Plooy Andries Gous (W/K) Sammy Mofokeng Paballo Mogoera Tsepo Nthuli Romano Terblanche Raynard van Tonder Gino Vries Sean Whitehead Lwandiswa Zuma Team will be finalized before start of play. …