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KZN Inland team for Momentum National U13 Cricket Week
The KZN Inland team for Momentum National U13 Cricket Week 10-14 December in Benoni will be coached by Bheki Nyathikazi (KZN Cricket Union) with Allandale Primary’s Sashen Dorasamy his assistant and Ashley Sokaloo of Howick Prep the manager.
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The 13-cricketer line-up includes 6 St Charles College Prep boys, 3 from Merchiston Prep, 2 from Philani Primary and 1 each from Pelham Senior Primary and Bhekisizwe Primary.
KZN Inland U15 opening bowler Mathew Boast of Hilton College has younger brother Ross Boast of St Charles College Prep in the KZN Inland U13 side.
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KZN INLAND U13 CRICKET
TEAM 2018
St Charles: Jordan Bentley, Ross Boast, Matt Diemont, Riav Gayadin, Seyur Pillay, Matt Urquhart
Hilton College and KZN Inland U15A opening bowler Mathew Boast (in picture) is the elder brother of KZN Inland U13 cricketer Ross Boast of St Charles College Prep. The man behind the stumps is former Maritzburg College first XI star Shaun Sinclair.
Merchiston: Bryn Brokenshaw, Troy Pascoe, James Wiggel
Pelham: Luthando Nkabinde
Philani Primary: Aphile Gasa, Kwanele Mqayi
Bhekisizwe Primary: Thando Mimela
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Head coach: Bheki Nyathikazi (KZN Cricket Union)
Assistant coach: Sashen Dorasamy (Allandale Primary)
Manager: Ashley Sokaloo (Howick Prep)
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KZN Inland U15 team for National Week in Stellenbosch
The KZN Inland U15 cricket team for the National Week in Stellenbosch from 7 to 11 December contains a good mix of prolific run scorers and wicket-takers.
Feature image: Hilton College U15A captain Nick Hatton has been a heavy run-scorer this year.
With my focus being primarily on the KZN10.com schools’ first XI cricket teams, I have only been able to watch a few of the selected cricketers in this KZN Inland U15 side.
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Therefore my comments below are only targeted at the players I have seen, mostly due to my being in the right place at the right time.
I have no doubt that their team-mates also possess numerous attributes.
What has struck me, of those I have had the privilege of watching, is that the team contains a number of batsmen capable of making big scores on a regular basis.
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Hilton College’s Nick Hatton and Christopher Pistorius, Maritzburg College’s Slade van Staden and Michaelhouse’s Adrien Fisher are technically correct enough to bat for long periods due to their sound defence, and also possess an array of strokes and appropriate shot selection to accelerate the run rate when needs be.
Of the bowlers I have seen, Hilton College’s Mathew Boast has pace and aggression up front, Mathew Erasmus of St Charles College is a quality bowling (serious in-duckers) all-rounder with BMT when the chips are down.
Christopher Pistorius is an artful spinner who is able to read game situations and apply pressure on the batsmen accordingly.
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The best of KZN10.com wishes to the team.
KZN INLAND U15 CRICKET TEAM
Makabongwe Ngcobo, Luyanda Gasa, Andile Simelane, Slade van Staden, Mark Lathwaite (Maritzburg College)
Christopher Pistorius, Nick Hatton, Mathew Boast (Hilton College)
Adrien Fisher, Ayanda Cele (Michaelhouse)
Ntuthuko Nqayi, Philani Nqayi (Saselihle High)
Mathew Erasmus (St Charles College)
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Non-travelling reserves
Dylan Thomson (Hilton College), Tyler Guise-Brown (Maritzburg College), Thandolwami Ndlovu (Msimude High)
Head coach: Jomo Mbili (KZN Cricket Union)
Assistant coach: Lucky Dladla (St Charles College)
Manager: Bennie Olivier (Voortrekker)
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KZN Inland U17 cricket team for National Week
I have had the pleasure this year of watching a number of the quality cricketers who have been selected for the KZN Inland U17 team to take part in the National Week in Durban from 12 to 16 December.
Feature image: Hilton College and KZN Inland U17 fast bowler Michael Booth in full flight during the Coca-Cola T20 Finals at Tuks in Pretoria earlier this year.
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Michaelhouse batsman Jared Meiring, the left-hander Jacques van der Walt of Maritzburg College – an outstanding slip fielder too – and the all-round batting, bowling and fielding skills of Dean Dyer (Maritzburg College.
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Then there is the Hilton College triumvirate.
Colby Dyer, the grade 10 Hilton leg-spinner and handy batsman has the ability to set batsmen up before undoing them with his googly.
Added to Michael Booth’s out-and-out pace bowling and powerful batting, and the artful left-arm orthodox spin of Michael Frost.
Best wishes to the side.
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KZN INLAND U17 CRICKET TEAM
Jared Meiring (Michaelhouse)
Asanda Langa (Zamazulu High)
Nduduzo Nqayi (Saselihle High)
Jacques van der Walt, Dean Dyer, Sanele Mbatha (Maritzburg College)
Colby Dyer, Michael Booth, Michael Frost (Hilton College)
Akhona Thusi, Sphesihle Nzama (Msimude High)
Kyle Moodley, Sanele Mdingi (St Charles College)
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Non-travelling reserves:
John Turner & Chris Meyer (Hilton College)
Abishek Sewlal (Raisethorpe)
Player management
Head coach: Jomo Mbili (KZN Cricket Union)
Assistant coach: Quintie Naude (Voortrekker)
Manager: Stem Siwela (Weston)
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KZN Inland U19 cricket team for Coke Week
The KZN Inland U19 team for the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Week in Cape Town from 16 to 20 December.
Robbie McGaw (opening batsman), James Ritchie (left-handed opener, leg-spinner and first slip), Mikey Sclanders (top-order batsman, off-spinner and second slip) and Gareth Schreuder (wicketkeeper/batsman) of Hilton College will be some of the go-to men in match situations.
Feature image: Hilton College’s wicketkeeper/batsman Gareth Schreuder (left) and top-order batsman & off-spinner Mikey Sclanders are a formidable combination.
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Fraser Jones (Michaelhouse) along with Maritzburg College’s Mondli Khumalo and Jayden Gengan will set the pace with the new ball. Fraser also offers much with the bat.
Jared Campbell of Maritzburg College offers more in the way of quality top-order batting as well as electric fielding ability in the cover-point area.
Michaelhouse’s Mike Brownlee brings another spin option as well as solid batting below the top six or seven.
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Nathaniel Benjamin of St Charles College’s spin, batting and fielding also adds value.
The two Zondis, Andile and Thabiso, of Msimude High bring batting and bowling skills along with Wezo Gqiba (Hilton).
Of the 13 players there are 5 from Hilton, 3 from Maritzburg College, 2 from Michaelhouse, 1 from St Charles and 2 from Msimude High School.
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The non-travelling reserves are Andre Bradford (Maritzburg College), Gift Mokoena (Michaelhouse) and Thomas Trotter (Michaelhouse).
The head coach is Minenhle Magubane of the KZN Cricket Union with Ismail Kajee of Howick High School his assistant coach.
The KZN Inland U19 cricket team manager is Neelan Iyavoo of Estcourt High School.
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St Charles College Community Cricket Day not far away
The second annual St Charles College Community Cricket Day is on November 24. What a great day this is. Reserve a spot in your diary.
PROGRAMME
T20 format (all @ SCC Oval)
10am Old Boys Invitation XI vs Staff Young Guns XI
1pm Saints first XI vs Saints Old Boys Select XI
Lunch from midday at SCC Oval –
All teams’ end-of-season braai
Coach House open – braai stands available
International rugby televised from 4pm
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Umpires’ manager reflects on the 59th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week
MIKE Wolstenholme is well-known in umpiring circles for his knowledge, experience and passion for the game but, most of all, his passion for umpiring.
Mike was umpires co-ordinator for the hugely successful 59th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week that played out last weekend in the KZN capital and midlands.
Feature image: The 59th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week umpires team at the officials’ Dinner in the Victoria Hall at Maritzburg College. Mike Wolstenholme at the back, second from left.
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The 2018 Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week (OMCW) superbly hosted as always by Maritzburg College, Mike’s task was daunting, to say the least.
With 22 teams and 44 matches over four days, the challenges were multiple. And it wasn’t simply a case of getting personnel on the pitch; Mike is intensely interested in developing the KZN umpires’ pool.
KZN10.com invited Mike to share his thoughts on OMCW 2018 from his unique perspective.
“Thanks Jono, what you are doing to promote KZN schoolboy sport through the medium of KZN10.com and related Facebook posts is wonderful to see and long may it continue.
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“Secondly, your approach in highlighting the umpires in your pre-Oppenheimer feature is something we have never seen before, so hats off to you.
“The last 2 years I have been involved with the organising of umpires for this prestigious tournament and the day-to-day appointments.
“I try to engage with coaches to get daily feedback on the performances of our umpires to ensure that any issues that may have cropped up are heard and discussed to ensure we continue to deliver a service that consistently reflects our added-value to the tournament.
“The reason for this is that historically, the coaches themselves either used to umpire or bring their own umpires.
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“Of course that could cause obvious unintended problems whereas our umpires have no allegiance to any team and so even if errors are made we are not favouring one team over another.
“This is critical in terms of our performance; that our integrity is never questioned.
“In terms of selection, OMCW is a wonderful opportunity for our umpires to get exposed to a high level of cricket and can be used as a springboard to move on to greater things such as being selected to be part of the CSA Umpires track – working through the various levels and hopefully onto our CSA National Panel.
“Furthermore, what the umpires learn throughout the OMCW festival is how to engage at a high level with players and coaches as well as put their skills to the test, which ultimately will deliver a consistent, excellent match performance across our KZN cricket structures. I see this as a win-win.
“I strive to ensure that only the best-qualified umpires get selected with many having their Level 3 qualification and a number already included in CSA structures.
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“Added to this are some relatively new umpires who not only have the requisite skill and ability to be part of this marvellous OMCW celebration of top-class schoolboy cricket but who can then go far in their umpiring careers having had the benefit of OMCW as a platform to do just that.
“The last OMCW group are the experienced umpires who have been around a while, doing what they do best – sharing their passion, enthusiasm and skill with the newcomers, which served to promote a well-rounded experience over the four days (Sept 29 – Oct 2).
“The Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week, in my humble opinion, brings together some of the best schoolboy talent that we have in the country and it is indeed an honour and privilege for us as umpires to be invited to be part of the OMCW.
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“To digress a little, I well remember my Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week in 2002.
“Names such as AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis, Heino Kuhn, Vaughan van Jaarsveld, Morne Morkel, Aaron Phangiso, Vernon Philander and Hein le Roux – to name but a few – went on to higher honours.
“In overall terms, it is my firm belief that Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week is on the same level, if not better – in some respects – than Coke Week.
Hosts Maritzburg College take it to another level – to such an extent that everyone wants to be part of this prestigious week.
“Of course, OMCW from an umpiring standpoint does come with challenges, as KZN premier league cricket traditionally starts on the same weekend so the demand for umpires is heavy – particularly on the first 2 days of OMCW – the Saturday and Sunday.
“Last year, where both the Saturday and Sunday were used at club level, this caused a drain on KZN umpiring resources, leaving us well short of the requisite number of officials.
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“This year, however, there was some relief in that the premier KZN Coastal club matches were only scheduled on the Sunday.
“Finally, in terms of the OMCW umpire selection criteria, it is vital as co-ordinator that I get the best people available – selected on merit and commitment – where you need to be available for all 4 days or at least 3 of the 4, thus ensuring consistency.
“Also, we must encourage younger umpires to get involved as they are the next generation.
“What was particularly pleasing at this 59th edition of OMCW is the fact that I saw a number of young umpires showing real promise and that is a big plus for the future.
Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week umpires Sibs Mashimane and Craig Macaulay.
“To sum up, I am indebted to those umpires in KZN who fully commit to OMCW.
“Many actually take leave from work to be involved, but they happily do this well in advance, thus ensuring that they are ready and available to be part of this wonderful OMCW experience.
“In closing, it would be remiss of me not to thank OMCW director and Maritzburg College deputy headmaster Brandon Swart and his team for delivering such an umpire-friendly product.
Umpires co-ordinator Mike Wolstenholme, DHS first XI coach & director of cricket Andrew Shedlock and umpire Pete Osborn enjoying the moment during the 59th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week Dinner.
“Brandon, on behalf of my umpires, a sincere thank you.”
Jono: “Thanks Mike, sometimes we forget how much value our umpires bring to the mix; only referring to them when something contentious is on the table.
“Keep up the great work guys. Believe, me, we do notice and appreciate your essential contribution to what makes KZN10 schoolboy cricket so very special.
“Mike and Team see you at the landmark 60th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week next year.”
Umpires Daryl Govender and Pius Nkosi with captains Andre Bradford (Maritzburg College) and Dian Forrester (Affies) ahead of the Goldstones coin toss on Day 1 of the 59th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week hosted as always by Maritzburg College.
KZN Coastal U15 cricket team named for national week in Stellenbosch
The KZN Coastal U15 cricket team has been announced today for the Momentum U15 Week to be held in Stellenbosch from December 7 to 11.
The team is captained by Chad Laycock of Glenwood with the vice-captain Banele Cele of Glenwood.
There are 4 Westville, 3 Glenwood, 3 Kearsney, 1 Clifton, 1 Mhawu High and 1 Umlazi Comtech cricketer in the 13-player squad.
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KZN COASTAL U15 CRICKET TEAM
Minenhle Ntombela Mhawu High
Zaahid Mohamed Westville
Mikaylan Kistna Westville
Nathan Trevethan Westville
Banele Cele Glenwood (vice-capt)
Chad Laycock Glenwood (capt)
Dylan Hulett Kearsney
Dean Gibbs Kearsney
Anthony Dunford Westville
Zedan Mohamed Clifton
Bonga Shezi Umlazi Comtech
Rasen Naidoo Glenwood
Louis Nel Kearsney
KZN Coastal U17 cricket team named for national week in Durban
The KZN Coastal U17 cricket team for the Momentum U17 Week in Durban from December 11 to 15 has been named today.
The team will be captained by Jordan Bamber of Kearsney College with Bryden Sambhu of DHS vice-captain.
Image: Jandre Viljoen of Westville is in the KZN Coastal U17 team.
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The 13-man squad is made up of 2 Kearsney cricketers, 4 Glenwood, 1 DHS, 2 Northwood, 3 Westville and one from Thomas More College.
The team has a host of players who have shown good form, not least of whom is Northwood all-rounder Jeremy Martins who played a match-winning role in the 64-run first XI win by the Knights of Durban North over Maritzburg College on Goldstones last month.
Coming in to bat at number 6 with the Northwood total four wickets down for next to nothing and then 47 for 5 it was Martins who compiled a mature century under considerable pressure to set up the Knights’ memorable victory.
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Should the KZN Coastal U17 team play with that sort of grit it bodes well for the Durban-based province’s fortunes at the national week in their hometown come mid-December.
KZN COASTAL U17 CRICKET TEAM
Jordan Bamber Kearsney (capt)
Bryden Sambhu DHS (vice-capt)
Jordan Hendrikse (Glenwood)
Jeremy Martins (Northwood)
Gareth Beaven (Westville)
Seth Rajkumar (Westville)
Moran Francis (Glenwood)
Thulani Chiliza (Northwood)
Sanele Mnqayi (Glenwood)
Thabiso Shangase (Glenwood)
Viasan Murugan (Thomas More)
Jandre Viljoen (Westville)
Cade Carmichael (Kearsney)
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KZN Coastal U19 cricket team named for Coke Week
The KZN Coastal cricket team for the CSA U19 Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Week to be held in Cape Town from 16-20 December was released at lunch time today.
There are 10 cricketers from five of the schools that make up the 10 KwaZulu-Natal schools that KZN10.com focuses on.
Matthew Montgomery of Clifton College, who made an outstanding century at Hilton College Saturday, is the captain with Andile Mogakane of Northwood vice-captain.
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The second Clifton first XI cricketer in the 13-player squad is Josh Brown.
Feature image: Clifton College and KZN U19 captain Matthew Montgomery.
Westville have two representatives in the team in all-rounder and head of school Matthew Pollard and Caleb Pillay.
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Glenwood are represented in the form of Thamsanqa Khumalo, Lifa Ntanzi and Steven Naidoo.
Kearsney College are represented by all-rounder Robbie Koenig and left-arm seamer Carl Heunis.
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KZN COASTAL U19 CRICKET TEAM
Matthew Montgomery (Clifton, capt)
Andile Mogakane (Northwood, vice-capt)
Thamsanqa Khumalo (Glenwood)
Caleb Pillay (Westville)
Lifa Ntanzi (Glenwood)
Mhlengi Ndaba (Christian High)
Prealin Naidoo (Kharwastan High)
Matthew Pollard (Westville)
Robbie Koenig (Kearsney)
Josh Brown (Clifton)
Carl Heunis (Kearsney)
Nhlakanipho Mpungose (Bechet High)
Steven Naidoo (Glenwood)
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Iconic Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week is upon us
THE teams are arriving on the iconic Forder Oval at host school Maritzburg College yes it’s the 59th Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week
The Week is the oldest and one of the most prestigious schoolboy cricket weeks in South Africa. Michaelmas Week has long been revered as the cricketing highlight of the year in the traditional schools’ cricket calendar – this year promises to be no different.
Some of South Africa, and the world’s, biggest cricket names have come through Michaelmas Week, and many look back fondly on their time at the Week as a test of cricketing skill and excellence.
The 2018 edition will see an increased list of schools, as the Week now hosts 22 cricketing powerhouse teams from some of South Africa’s greatest schools. Westlake Boys College from New Zealand return as well this year, adding another international flavour to the Week.
Featured image: Maritzburg 1st XI captain Andre Bradford (right), vice-captain Jared Campbell and Week director Brandon Swart catch up on Goldstones ahead of Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week.
The Week is sponsored by Mr Jonathan Oppenheimer, a proud and staunch supporter of cricket and cricket development in South Africa.
“Maritzburg College is proud to be the custodian school of the Oppenheimer Michaelmas Cricket Week. Whilst the home of Michaelmas Week is Maritzburg College, the Week belongs to the schools that make up the rich history and prestige of this week,” said Michaelmas Week Director and Deputy Headmaster at Maritzburg College, Brandon Swart.
The Week plays out over the next 4 days at grounds all over the KZN Capital city and the Midlands.
Swart added, “The support of Mr Jonathan Oppenheimer, as the sponsor of the week, is invaluable. This support ensures that the Week stays affordable for the players in an economy where prices are soaring.
Mr Oppenheimer’s investment in youth cricket and the development of the game is showing a direct result on the talent progressing into our national cricket programme.”
The sponsorship from Mr Oppenheimer has been in place since 2004 and has ensured the success of this great cricket week.”
Starting Saturday, September 29 through to Tuesday, October 2, a fascinating week of cricket lies ahead and the iconic sound of leather and willow will be echoing long over the next few days.
HEREWITH THE PROGRAMME LINK
https://maritzburgcollege.co.za/michaelmas-cricket-festival/