South Africa Domestic off-season 2012/13

[SeamUp]

After the Titans beat the Lions yesterday in the T20 final, it put the curtain down on another season. Titans came away with two trophies with their new coach Matthew Maynard while Richard Pybus and the Cobras walked away with the one-day title after winning the double the previous season.

But Pybus has already resigned from his position at the Cobas due to indifferences with the CEO. The Dolphins are also without a permanent coach and the decision needs to be made whether they will want to keep Lance Klusener on to try move the Union forwards after a few years of struggle.

News also is that Johan Botha will play for South Australia and captain them for the next two years which means he will be unavailable for the Warriors and South Africa.

Also decisions need to be made whether some of the older campaigners are offering enough ito performance to warrant a contract for the next season at their franchises. The likes of Gibbs, Kemp, Langeveldt, Boje, Ntini, Bosman and so on. Tough line needs to be drawn between experience and producing for the team. The previous season saw the retirement of Boeta Dippenaar but the likes of Neil McKenzie, Zander De Bruyn and Martin Van Jaarsveld still put in good performances.

Who will be getting contracts as well for the season ahead?

There is still plenty of cricket though in the off-season by South African teams or individuals.

1.) Plenty of South Africans will be on the County scene.

2.) South Africa 'A' are touring Ireland

3.) There is usually an Emerging tour to Australia

4.) South Africa u19s will be at the academy in build up to the u19 WC in Australia.

5.) Then the Proteas tour of England

 

[chris.hinton]

Did Richard Pybus coach Pakistan in around 1999?

 

[SeamUp]

Did Richard Pybus coach Pakistan in around 1999?

Yeah he did.

But he moved to South Africa from England in about 1991 or so and started working at Selborne College in East London where he worked with a young Mark Boucher. He then got the local provincial job at Border and continued to work with a young Boucher and Ntini.

He has also had a job with the Titans in Pretoria. Where he worked with young AB de Villiers, Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn. Got Paul Harris into the SA aquad and also gave Imran Tahire his first opportunity in South Africa.

Most recently been with the Cobras in Cape Town where he has brought along Richard Levi, Dane Vilas and Stiaan Van Zyl. Helped Robbie P get back into the SA set-up and worked with Vernon Philander.

Been a successful coach in South Africa and won multiple trophies with the Titans and Cobras.

 

[SeamUp]

Rumours are Bosman isn't getting a contract with the Dolphins but moving to Pretoria where his girlfriend is from. Don't think he will get a Titans contract.

Dolphins are finalising their contracted squad today or tomorrow. Runmour is, they will raid the Lions again but it will be the return of a former SA u19 captain who the Lions raided from them in the first place...Jonathan Vandiar.

Supposedly Pybus offered Justin Kemp a 2-year contract at the Cobras before he resigned.

 

[nexxus]

The Dolphins have been in serious decline for a while now, it doesn't help that the weather is so awful during the season but the strength of the team for the last 5 years now has made me pretty despondent. Miller & Smit are talents but I like me bowlers & I don't see any exciting ones in Durban at the moment.

I may have to embrace my adopted town and support the Cobras....

Nevar! Dolphins, Sharks & Maritzburg Utd.

 

[SeamUp]

Dolphins have signed two players from the Lions AGAIN! But one of them is returning home in Jonathan Vandiar. The other player is quick bowler Craig Alexander. You normally include the CSA contracted players but neither Hashim Amla or Imran Tahir is there. Reason Imran Tahir is not there is because he is heading off to the Lions but I am sure Hashim wouldn't be leaving.

Contract list:

Divan Van Wyk (27) Grey College
Imraan Khan (28) DHS
Jonathan Vandiar (22) DHS
Ahmed Amla (33) Tongaat
Vaughn Van Jaarsveld (27) KES
David Miller (23) Maritzburg College
Cody Chetty (21) Glenwood
Cameron Delport (23) Westville
Khaya Zondo (22) Westville

Daryn Smit (28) Northwood

Keshav Maharaj (22) Northwood

Robbie Frylinck (28) Westville
Kyle Abbott (25) Kearsney
Mthokozisi Shezi (25) Glenwood
Craig Alexander (25) Belville Tech
Dane Paterson (23) Brackenfell

CSA Contracted
Hashim Amla (29) DHS


SA U19 players at academy in build up to u19WC

Chad Bowes (20) Kearsney (Opening batsman)
Prenelan Subrayen (19) Glenwood (right-arm off-spinner) ROOKIE CONTRACT
Calvin Savage (19) Maritzburg College (seam bowling all-rounder)
Craig Kirsten (18) Kearsney (Fast bowler)

No contracts for Conway, Hulett, Bosman, De Wet (retired) & Shamsi

 

[SeamUp]

KZN Cricket (Pty) Ltd CEO, Jesse Chellan commented, “This is a youthful squad with immense potential. The new squad is in line with our strategy to develop youngsters into a winning Dolphins team. With the high number of matches affected by the rain, it has been difficult to assess our progress this season, but young players Kyle Abbott, Cody Chetty, Divan v Wyk, Khaya Zondo, David Miller and Mthokozisi Shezi have all produced match winning performances.”

It is still our intention to recruit overseas professionals this season to add the necessary experience to this young squad.

New additions to the squad are Craig Alexander (25) and Jonathan Vandiar (21). Craig is a fast bowler with real pace. He has represented SA A this season. We are hoping that he will lead the attack providing the necessary strike power up front. His acquisition provides our bowling unit with more depth and penetration to address our challenge of taking 20 wickets in the 4 day competition.

Jonathan Vandiar, who grew up in Chatsworth and went to Durban High School, and who made his debut for the Dolphins in Nov 2007, returns home. He has immense talent and potential and we look forward to growing his career at the Dolphins, such that he can put pressure on the national selectors.

Fa-eez Jaffar, President of KZNCU, commented, “This squad shows our commitment to investing in and developing our own talent and at the same time transforming the game. This squad is made up of young talent, with many of the players coming through our ranks from the under 13 level. Many of these players have worked their way through sheer hardwork and dedication. These players have committed themselves to giving us of their best on and off the field and being true ambassadors of the game for our province. The Board and Council are fully behind our boys.”

 

[MrPrez]

The Warriors should get rid of Ntini (definitely) and quite possibly Boje - he can still do a job but we have Botha and Harmer now so we should be fine in the spin department.

 

[SeamUp]

The Warriors should get rid of Ntini (definitely) and quite possibly Boje - he can still do a job but we have Botha and Harmer now so we should be fine in the spin department.

Botha is South Australian for two years!

 

[MrPrez]

Ah, I just realised that the Aussie and SA domestic seasons clash!

Why would he do that? What can they really offer him that the Warriors can't?

 

[SeamUp]

Ah, I just realised that the Aussie and SA domestic seasons clash!

Why would he do that? What can they really offer him that the Warriors can't?

Not totally sure tbh. He said he is committed to SA cricket long term.

He also said that it was a good opportunity for him along with being offered captaincy.

Still think he feels hurt that he didn't get ODI captaincy and is behind Robbie P in the ODI line-up possibly.

Tbf to Robbie P, Gary believes he is more of a wicket-taker and he is.

 

[MrPrez]

No sure tbh. He said he is committed to SA cricket long term.

He also said that it was a good opportunity for him along with being offered captaincy.

Still think he feels hurt that he didn't get ODI captaincy and is behind Robbie P in the ODI line-up possibly.

Tbf to Robbie P, Gary believes he is more of a wicket-taker and he is.

I can only see it being a "disappointed with CSA for his lack of selection" thing. It makes sense that he is angry - he was our number one ODI spinner, gunned it at international level and then out of nowhere Robbie P got pushed into the team ahead of him.

 

[popepouri]

Dolphins have signed two players from the Lions AGAIN! But one of them is returning home in Jonathan Vandiar. The other player is quick bowler Craig Alexander. You normally include the CSA contracted players but neither Hashim Amla or Imran Tahir is there. Reason Imran Tahir is not there is because he is heading off to the Lions but I am sure Hashim wouldn't be leaving.

Contract list:

Divan Van Wyk (27) Grey College
Imraan Khan (28) DHS
Jonathan Vandiar (22) DHS
Ahmed Amla (33) Tongaat
Vaughn Van Jaarsveld (27) KES
David Miller (23) Maritzburg College
Cody Chetty (21) Glenwood
Cameron Delport (23) Westville
Khaya Zondo (22) Westville

Daryn Smit (28) Northwood

Keshav Maharaj (22) Northwood

Robbie Frylinck (28) Westville
Kyle Abbott (25) Kearsney
Mthokozisi Shezi (25) Glenwood
Craig Alexander (25) Belville Tech
Dane Paterson (23) Brackenfell

CSA Contracted
Hashim Amla (29) DHS


SA U19 players at academy in build up to u19WC

Chad Bowes (20) Kearsney (Opening batsman)
Prenelan Subrayen (19) Glenwood (right-arm off-spinner) ROOKIE CONTRACT
Calvin Savage (19) Maritzburg College (seam bowling all-rounder)
Craig Kirsten (18) Kearsney (Fast bowler)

No contracts for Conway, Hulett, Bosman, De Wet (retired) & Shamsi

They won't win anything this year probably will get the spoon, but it's good that they're focussing on youth. Who know what the amateur league will bring through the season.

 

[MrPrez]

They won't win anything this year probably will get the spoon, but it's good that they're focussing on youth. Who know what the amateur league will bring through the season.

That's one incredibly young squad!

The batting looks good with Vandiar, van Jaarsveld and the two Amlas - its the bowlers that worry me.

 

[SeamUp]

Lonwabo Tsotsobe has joined the Dolphins from the Warriors. The process was easy as a CSA contracted player can choose which franchise he wants to play for if the franchise also wants that player.

I don't think he will get many games as he only played 2 games for the Warriors last season.

 

[SeamUp]

April 13 2012 at 12:15pm
By Michael Doman

Veteran limited overs specialist Herschelle Gibbs has not been contracted by the Cape Cobras for next season, and his association with Western Cape cricket could be at an end after 21 years.

Gibbs did not feature much for the Cobras last season, having picked up an injury during the One-Day Cup eventually won by the franchise, and then only playing a couple of matches in the T20 Challenge when the side could not successfully defend its title.

Gibbs had been away playing in the Bangladesh domestic T20 competition for the first half of the SA equivalent, and was dropped after a couple of matches back in the Cape.

Features of next season’s group are a new face in batsman Qaasim Adams, who played for the Impi in the T20 Challenge, and the regaining of his contract by another batsman Alistair Gray. Gray earned the upgrade on the strength of a brilliant bowling performance as a leg-spinner in the T20 Challenge, claiming a franchise-best 16 wickets in the tournament.

Also making a return to the Cobras’ squad is fast bowler Monde Zondeki, who was not contracted by any franchise last season. He will bolster the seam department, which comprises Rory Kleinveldt, Charl Langeveldt, Johann Louw, Beuran Hendricks and Justin Kemp. Backing this up, on a rookie contract, is 18-year-old Lizaad Williams, a Bolander who played for the SA Schools side in 2010.

Encouraging news is that top-order batsmen Stiaan van Zyl and Yaseen Vallie have opted to remain with the Cobras. Both had been rumoured to be thinking of moving elsewhere in search of more playing opportunities.

Cape Cobras contracted players: Qaasim Adams, Beuran Hendricks, Alistair Gray, Justin Kemp, Rory Kleinveldt, Charl Langeveldt, Richard Levi, Johann Louw, Justin Ontong, Andrew Puttick, Yaseen Vallie, Stiaan van Zyl, Dane Vilas, Monde Zondeki

Rookies: Dane Piedt, Siya Simetu, Lizaad Williams

SA contracted players: Mark Boucher, JP Duminy, Jacques Kallis, Robin Peterson, Vernon Philander, Graeme Smith, Dale Steyn

Semi-pro contracts (two more to be finalised): Johan Bothma, Matthew Kleinveldt, Michael Pote, Omphile Ramela, Michael Rippon – Cape Argus

Other players in SA U19 training camp are fast bowlers Travis Muller, Rabian Engelbrecht and Jan Frylinck along with Lizaad Williams who got a rookie contract. David Bedingham is a batsman to watch who was officially the best schoolboy batsman in the WC this past season.

 

[SeamUp]

Veteran Nicky Bojé will return to Bloemfontein next season after signing a contract with the Knights for the 2012-2013 season.

Volksblad reports that Veteran Bojé, who turned 39 earlier this week, will only feature in the 50-over and 20-over versions of the game.

Bojé, Werner Coetsee and Aubrey Swanepoel are the three spinners signed by the central franchise.

He will return to the Free State after spending the last three seasons with the Eastern Cape's Warriors franchise. His family stayed behind in Bloemfontein while he played for the Warriors.

The former Protea is also employed by the Free State Cricket Union to help coach spin bowling in schools, while also assisting senior players in this regard.

"I'm really looking forward to the challenge of getting involved with coaching," said Bojé.

The Knights' contracted group: Morné van Wyk, Rilee Rossouw, Reeza Hendricks, Dean Elgar, Ryan Bailey, Ryan McLaren, Dillon du Preez, Quinton Friend, Malusi Siboto, Werner Coetsee, Johan van der Wath, Nicky Bojé, Obus Pienaar, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Aubrey Swanepoel. Rookie contracts: Michael Erlank and Gihahn Cloete.
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Young players to keep an eye out for: Diego Rosier (batman/leg-spinner), Corne Dry (fast-bowler) and Duanne Olivier (fast-bowler)

 

[SeamUp]

CRICKET EASTERN CAPE BACKS HOMEGROWN TALENT

Cricket Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd today announced their contracted squad for the 2012/2013 season. 4 new players have been contracted - 3 of the 4 being players that hail from the Eastern Cape region.

Simon Harmer has had an incredible season for both the EP and Warriors last season. He took a total of 63 wickets across all formats of the game. Young Colin Ackermann made his debut for the Warriors in the 2011/2012 season and has a bright future ahead of him.

Two players from South Western Districts, Gurshwin Rabie and Christiaan Jonker have also been contracted. In his first match for the Warriors last season Rabie took 8 wickets in a Supersport match against the Knights. In the CSA Provincial 3 day Competition Rabie is second on the log of top wicket takers. Christiaan Jonker is a fiery top order batsman who made an impressive 1189 runs last season and tops the runs leader board in the 3 Day Provincial Competition.

The full squad is as follows:
Full Contracts
Andrew Birch
Athenkosi Dyili
Simon Harmer
Arno Jacobs
Davy Jacobs (Capt)
Justin Kreusch
Lyall Meyer
Makhaya Ntini
Michael Price
Gurshwin Rabie
Jon-Jon Smuts
Kelly Smuts
Craig Thyssen
Basheer Walters

Rookies
Colin Ackermann
Aya Gqamane
David White

Semi Professional
Christiaan Jonker

CSA Contracted players
Colin Ingram
Wayne Parnell
Ashwell Prince
Rusty Theron

Said Coach Piet Botha "It is good to see new players added to the squad - Ackermann, Jonker, Harmer and Rabie. I am confident they will make a huge contribution towards our goals of becoming a winning franchise and we look forward to the new season. They all have the talent and will bring a good energetic vibe to the squad."

Young players to keep an eye out for: James Price (hard hitting middle-order batsman), Lionel Vaaltyn (leg-spinner) & Solomzi Nqweni (fast-bowler)

 

[popepouri]

Hoping to see more from David White and Yaseen Vallie this season.

 

[SeamUp]

DU PLESSIS to lead SOUTH AFRICA A
Posted by: CSA on Tuesday, 22 May 2012


DU PLESSIS TO LEAD SOUTH AFRICA A

CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA (CSA) on Tuesday named a squad of 24 players from which the South Africa A side will be selected for two four-day ‘Test’ matches against Sri Lanka A at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead and for a triangular one-day series against Zimbabwe A and Sri Lanka A in Zimbabwe.

Faf du Plessis of the Nashua Titans will captain South Africa A in both formats while there are four newcomers to South Africa A level in bizhub Highveld Lions batsman Temba Bavuma, bizhub Highveld Lions all-rounder Chris Morris and two spin bowlers, Simon Harmer of the Chevrolet Warriors and Aaron Phangiso of the bizhub Highveld Lions.

“Du Plessis has been a leader for most of his cricketing life,” commented CSA selection convener Andrew Hudson, “and the fact that he has not had much opportunity to do this at franchise level is more a reflection on the fact that national players are not available for their franchises on a regular basis.

“Faf has been enormously impressive both in the Proteas’ Castle Lager ODI squad and more recently in the Indian Premier League (IPL) where he has shown how much he has matured as an internationalcricketer.

“The four newcomers to the South Africa A side have all done very well in franchise cricket this season and it is yet another example of impressive talent coming through the system and bidding for higher honours.

“It is very exciting,” added Hudson, “that we can choose such a large squad in the realisation that all of them are potential future Proteas.

“Vinnie Barnes will coach both squads and these will be finalised after a training camp under his direction in Cape Town from June 18.”

South Africa A squad: Faf du Plessis (Nashua Titans, capt), Kyle Abbott (Sunfoil Dolphins), Temba Bavuma (bizhub Highveld Lions), Farhaan Behardien (Nashua Titans), Marchant de Lange (Nashua Titans), Dean Elgar (Chevrolet Knights), Quinton Friend (Chevrolet Knights), Simon Harmer (Chevrolet Warriors), Reeza Hendricks (Chevrolet Knights), Colin Ingram (Chevrolet Warriors), Rory Kleinveldt (Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras), Heino Kuhn (Nashua Titans), Richard Levi (Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras), Pumelela Matshikwe (bizhub Highveld Lions), Ryan McLaren (Chevrolet Knights), David Miller (Sunfoil Dolphins), Chris Morris (bizhub Highveld Lions), Justin Ontong (Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras), Wayne Parnell (Chevrolet Warriors), Aaron Phangiso (bizhub Highveld Lions), Rilee Rossouw (Chevrolet Knights), Thami Tsolekile (bizhubHighveld Lions), Stiaan van Zyl (Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras), Dane Vilas (Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras)

Fixtures

South Africa A v Sri Lanka A (four-day series)

June 30-July 3, Sahara Stadium Kingsmead
July 7-10, Sahara Stadium Kingsmead
Sri Lanka will have a warm-up match against a Sunfoil Dolphins XI from June 24-26

Triangular ODI series in Zimbabwe

July 13, South Africa A v Sri Lanka A
July 14, Zimbabwe A v Sri Lanka A
July 15, Zimbabwe A v South Africa A
July 17, South Africa A v Sri Lanka A
July 18, Zimbabwe A v South Africa A
July 19, Zimbabwe A v Sri Lanka A
July 21, Final