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]]> WP supremoes salute special feats during turbulent year https://news.media.co.za/wp-supremoes-salute-special-feats-during-turbulent-year/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 06:15:51 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=5059 A determined and spirited effort – that is how the chief executive officer of the Cape Cobras, Nabeal Dien, described the remarkable recovery by the Western Province Cricket Association (WPCA) in erasing debt of R5.1 million in the absence of a team sponsor, while also reducing the historic debt level by R1.3 million. Dien also […]

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]]> Newlands test could lure record crowd as temporary stands will be erected https://news.media.co.za/newlands-test-could-lure-record-crowd-as-temporary-stands-will-be-erected/ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 13:23:09 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=3396 Cape Town. –  The record for attendance of a test at PPC Newlands is under threat, as the third test between South Africa and England is set to lure more than the 80 000 that went through the turnstiles in the millennium international between the Proteas and the visitors from the United Kingdom. But die-hard fans […]

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]]> World-class Cobras stalwarts can ignite PPC Newlands and Boland Park https://news.media.co.za/world-class-cobras-stalwarts-can-ignite-ppc-newlands-and-boland-park/ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:01:55 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=3338 Cape Town – The Ram Slam T20 Challenge double-header the weekend hosted by the Cape Cobras at PPC Newlands on Friday against The Unlimited Titans and on Sunday at Boland Park in Paarl against the VKB Knights will feature several world-class performers who can ignite any crowd with their explosive shot-making or sensational bowling. The […]

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]]> RAM SLAM opens Catch a Million to everyone and extends its global reach https://news.media.co.za/ram-slam-opens-catch-a-million-to-everyone-and-extends-its-global-reach/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:14:00 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=3235 Local cricket fans are in for a major treat with the announcement that the hugely popular Catch a Million competition will now offer every South African fan the opportunity to win their share of R1-Million by successfully completing a clean one-handed catch at any televised RAM SLAM T20 Challenge match across the country. Fans in […]

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]]> Knights happy to make a fresh start https://news.media.co.za/knights-happy-to-make-a-fresh-start/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 06:20:47 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=3226 A NEW coaching team, a new competition and the inclusion of two new players give the VKB Knights an opportunity to make a fresh start when they take on the Warriors in the first game of Sunday’s RAM SLAM T20 double-header at PPC Newlands. With coach, Sarel Cilliers, and the Knights parting ways after last […]

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]]> VKB Knights announce Big Name signings for RAM SLAM T20 https://news.media.co.za/vkb-knights-announce-big-name-signings-for-ram-slam-t20/ Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:29:49 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=3170 THE VKB Knights gave their RAM SLAM T20 campaign a huge boost when they announced the signing of West Indies star, Andre Russell, for a second season as well as a loan deal with The Unlimited Titans to recruit Theunis de Bruyn for the duration of the competition. In addition, they have given their management […]

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]]> Cape Cobras set to continue their winning ways this weekend https://news.media.co.za/cape-cobras-set-to-continue-their-winning-ways-this-weekend/ Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:51:07 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=3110 The Cape Cobras won their double-headers against The Unlimited Titans and the VKB Knights in stylish fashion during the weekend. The way in which the Cape Champions dismantled the Titans at the business end of the innings, and ripped through the top- and middle-order of the Knights, should signal an early warning to the Dolphins […]

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]]> Cape Cobras select six fast bowlers for season-opener at Wanderers https://news.media.co.za/cape-cobras-select-six-fast-bowlers-for-season-opener-at-wanderers/ Fri, 09 Oct 2015 08:15:33 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=3022 Cape Town – Six fast bowlers in the Cape Cobras squad of 13 and six specialist batsmen as well as a bowling all-rounder capable of causing havoc with his left-arm spin and reverse sweeps, are some of the features of the team that will travel to the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium to face the Bizhub Highveld […]

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]]> WPCA: Club Cricket Fixtures https://news.media.co.za/wpca-club-cricket-fixtures/ Tue, 06 Oct 2015 07:42:19 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=2991 Ama20 Club Cricket Fixtures Download Here 1st Division, 2nd Division and Reserve Leagues Fixtures Download here 3rd Division Fixtures Download here

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]]> Abrahams, Carolissen to lead WPCC and WCC https://news.media.co.za/abrahams-carolissen-to-lead-wpcc-and-wcc/ Mon, 21 Sep 2015 08:14:39 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=2873 Cape Town – Graham Abrahams and Angelo Carolissen will lead the Western Province Professional Council (WPPC) and the Western Cape Cricket (WCC) respectively into a new professional era as efforts gather steam to secure a team sponsor for the Cape Cobras. Carolissen is the president of the Boland Cricket Board. Abrahams heads up enterprises and […]

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]]> Ramela, Ontong to lead the Cape Cobras in the 2015/2016-season https://news.media.co.za/ramela-ontong-to-lead-the-cape-cobras-in-the-20152016-season/ Fri, 11 Sep 2015 06:10:40 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=2818 CAPE TOWN. – Omphile Ramela, the Cape Cobras’ leading run-scorer in the domestic showpiece last season, will lead the Western Cape-franchise in the Sunfoil Series in the 2015/2016-season, while Justin Ontong will continue to wear the captain’s armband in limited-overs formats, notably the Momentum One Day Cup and Ram Slam T20 Challenge. Ramela (27) was […]

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]]> Western Cape Cricket mourns death of former world-record holder Eksteen https://news.media.co.za/western-cape-cricket-mourns-death-of-former-world-record-holder-eksteen/ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 06:28:09 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=2782 Cape Town – Western Cape cricket this week mourned the passing of Terry Eksteen (72), a universally respected former club-chairman who played a pivotal role in the development and expansion of Alma cricket. A memorial service for Eksteen, chairman of Alma cricket club for more than three decades, will be held at 15:00 on Friday […]

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]]> Amla and Rossouw spark perfect Proteas World Cup send-off https://news.media.co.za/amla-and-rossouw-spark-perfect-proteas-world-cup-send-off/ Thu, 29 Jan 2015 06:52:47 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=2121 HASHIM AMLA and Rilee Rossouw gave the Castle Lager Proteas the perfect World Cup send-off as they struck impressive centuries in a record partnership that secured a 131-run victory over the West Indies in the fifth Momentum One-Day International at SuperSport Park. In a match reduced to 42 overs per side when afternoon rain delayed […]

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]]> Ram Slam T20 : Chevrolet Knights vs. Chevrolet Warriors https://news.media.co.za/ram-slam-t20-chevrolet-knights-vs-chevrolet-warriors/ Fri, 31 Oct 2014 06:19:32 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=1918 The Chevrolet Knights squad selected for the Ram Slam T20 match against the Chevrolet Warriors at Bidvest Wanderers, Johannesburg : Werner Coetsee (Captain) Pite van Biljon Diego Rosier Obus Pienaar Gerhardt Abrahams Rudi Second Andre Russell Tumelo Bodibe Quinton Friend Shadley van Schalkwyk Dillon du Preez Malusi Siboto Johannes Diseko Jandre Coetzee Team will be […]

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]]> Booking at Newlands cricket ground opens on Monday, 13 October 2014 for The West Indies tour to S.A. https://news.media.co.za/booking-newlands-cricket-ground-opens-monday-13-october-2014-west-indies-tour-s/ Fri, 10 Oct 2014 11:32:15 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=1820 Cape Town. – Seated adult season ticket-holders will be able to watch enthralling cricket-action involving South Africa’s premier domestic team, the Nashua Cape Cobras, and the world’s number-1 test team, South Africa, at Newlands Cricket Ground for only R700 this season, with no charge for Sunfoil Series domestic matches at Newlands Cricket Ground and Boland […]

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]]> The Nashua Cape Cobras are kicking off their Momentum One Day Domestic https://news.media.co.za/nashua-cape-cobras-kicking-momentum-one-day-domestic/ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 08:40:51 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=1790 Dear Valued Supporter The sun’s out and we’re hearing leather against willow again at our stadia, which means, the season’s finally here! After a long cold winter, we can look forward to some fun in the sun. The Nashua Cape Cobras has had their best season ever in the summer of 2013 / 2014 under […]

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]]> Western Province Cricket Association looks to grow into new Frontiers https://news.media.co.za/western-province-cricket-association-looks-grow-new-frontiers/ Thu, 09 Oct 2014 06:43:16 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=1787 Cape Town, 23 September 2014 – The Western Province Cricket Association has appointed the Western Cape Division of Frontiers Sport & Entertainment as its official commercial advisors. The appointment is for two years and Frontiers remit will cover: marketing strategy for the stadium and the Cape Cobras Franchise, the sale and renewal of stadium suites, […]

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]]> Odendaal announces new sponsorship and new kit for Indian-bound Nashua Cape Cobras https://news.media.co.za/odendaal-announces-new-sponsorship-new-kit-indian-bound-nashua-cape-cobras/ Thu, 11 Sep 2014 09:25:19 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=1626 NASHUA (PTY) Ltd will take over the principal sponsorship and add R4 million per year to the coffers of the Cape Cobras, the team that has won seven of the last twelve competitions in the country and is generally known as the domestic trend-setter. The Nashua Cape Cobras will leave on the Champions League Twenty20-mission […]

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]]> Cape Cobras preparing for the Season ahead https://news.media.co.za/cape-cobras-preparing-season-ahead/ Wed, 27 Aug 2014 13:08:41 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=1427 Shrugging off off-season rustiness, fine-tuning combinations and matching the frenetic pace and intensity of Twenty/20-games will be the goal of the Cape Cobras when they embark on their pre-season tour to Potchefstroom and Johannesburg from 28th to 2nd September. Justin Ontong, the Cape Cobras captain, said the team wishes to prepare effectively for the Champions […]

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]]> WESTERN CAPE CRICKET ANNOUNCES CLT20 SQUAD TO TRAVEL TO INDIA https://news.media.co.za/western-cape-cricket-announces-clt20-squad-travel-india-2/ Tue, 26 Aug 2014 07:20:26 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=1387 Western Cape Cricket (Pty) Ltd announced the Cape Cobras 15-strong squad to travel to the Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) tournament which will take place in India from 13 September to 4 October 2014. It is: Justin Ontong (Captain) Hashim Amla Jean-Paul Duminy Justin Kemp Rory Kleinveldt Charl Langeveldt Richard Levi Aviwe Mgijima Robin Peterson Vernon […]

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]]> CSA announced Proteas women’s team expanded https://news.media.co.za/csa-announced-proteas-womens-team-expanded/ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 07:15:16 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=1321 Cricket South Africa (CSA) today announced the expanded list of nationally contracted members of the Momentum Proteas women’s team. This follows the resolution taken at the CSA Board meeting in June to increase the number of contracts from six to 14. The new contracts have been awarded to the following players: Suné Luus (Northerns), Lizelle […]

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]]> Ontong, Bavuma give SA “A” solid first-day start https://news.media.co.za/ontong-bavuma-give-sa-solid-first-day-start/ Fri, 15 Aug 2014 07:08:06 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=1319 South Africa A skipper, Justin Ontong and Temba Bavuma (55) laid the foundation for a strong finish for their side on Day One of the second unofficial Test against Australia A in Townsville on Thursday, after they were put on the back foot by three early wickets from Gurinder Sandhu (3/60). They shared a 78-run, […]

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]]> Proteas movements ahead of ODI Series in Bulawayo https://news.media.co.za/proteas-movements-ahead-odi-series-bulawayo/ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 06:54:17 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=1288 The Castle Lager Proteas’ ODI squad will travel to Bulawayo on Thursday morning, ahead of the three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe starting on Sunday. Mthokozisi Shezi, Rilee Rossouw, David Miller, Ryan McLaren, Aaron Phangiso and Marchant de Lange will join the squad in Bulawayo, while Dean Elgar, Dane Piedt, Stiaan van Zyl and Alviro Petersen will return […]

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]]> CSA congratulates Proteas on Zimbabwe Test win https://news.media.co.za/csa-congratulates-proteas-zimbabwe-test-win/ Wed, 13 Aug 2014 06:51:50 +0000 http://news.media.co.za/?p=1286 CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA (CSA) today congratulated the Castle Lager Proteas on their predictable but still important victory in the one-off Test match against Zimbabwe which finished at the Harare Sports Club this afternoon with a day to spare. “All Test matches are important but this win was key for the Proteas to retain their No. […]

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