**Official** South African Domestic Season 2013/14

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Thought I might as well start the thread with the season 2 weeks away with the Champions League and the SA u19 tour to India. Momentum One-Day Cup to start in a month as well.

Start with breaking news that Graham Onions has signed for the Dolphins for all 3 formats for the coming season.

CHAMPIONS LEGAUE Squads.

LIONS (Morris chosen IPL team)

Alviro Petersen, Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen, Neil McKeznie, Gulam Bodi, Jean Symes, Temba Bavuma, Thami Tsolekile, Dwaine Pretorius
Aaron Phangiso, Imran Tahir
Sohail Tanvir, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Hardus Viljoen, Ethan O'Reilly


TITANS (du Plessis & A. Morkel chosen IPL teams)

Jacques Rudolph, Henry Davids, AB de Villiers, Farhaan Behardien, Heino Kuhn, Graeme van Buuren, David Wiese, Mangaliso Mosehle
Roelof van der Merwe, Eden Links
Morne Morkel, Marchant de Lange, Ethy Mbhalati, Rowan Richards, CJ de Villiers

 

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Reminder of contracted squads -

CHEVROLET KNIGHTS

CSA Contracted: Dean Elgar (26) & Ryan McLaren (30)

Batsmen: Reeza Hendricks (24), Gihahn Cloete (21) (w/k), Rilee Rossouw (24), Obus Pienaar (24), Pite Van Biljon (27), Diego Rosier (19) (rookie), Michael Erlank (24)
Keeper: Rudi Second (24)
Spin: Werner Coetsee (30), Nicky Boje (40)
all-rounder: Romano Terblanche (27)
Seam: Johan van der Wath (35) (c), Dillon du Preez (32), Quinton Friend (31), Malusi Siboto (26), Shadley van Schalkwyk (25), Tumi Masekela (26) (rookie)


Provincial players pushing

Free State

Batsmen: Andries Gous (20), Lenert Van Wyk (24)
All-rounder/spin: Patrick Botha (23), Vasili Orros (19)
Seam: Duanne Olivier (21), Corne Dry (20)

SA u19: Sine Ntshona (18) (spin/bat)

Griquas Zero

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CHEVROLET WARRIORS


CSA contracted players: Colin Ingram (28) and Wayne Parnell (24)

Batsmen: Davy Jacobs (c) (w/k) (31), Michael Price (32), Christiaan Jonker (27), Ashwell Prince (36), Jon-Jon Smuts (25), Ryan Bailey (31), Kelly Smuts (23), Craig Thyssen (29), Colin Ackermann (22), Vuyisa Makhaphela (27)

Keeper: Athi Dyili (29)

Spin: Simon Harmer (24)

Seamers: Rusty Theron (28), Andrew Birch (28), Aya Gqamane (24), Gurshwin Rabie (30), Basheer Walters (27), Solo Nqweni (20)

Provincial Players pushing

Eastern Province

Batsmen: Edward Moore (20), James Price (21)
Spin: Lionel Vaaltyn (22)
Seam: Anrich Nortje (20)

SA U19: Lloyd Brown (18) Batsman

Border

SA u19: Ngazibini Sigwili (18) Left-arm seam

SWD

Seam: Marcello Piedt (20)

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SUNFOIL DOLPHINS

NO CSA CONTRACTED PLAYERS

Batsmen: Imraan Khan (29), Morne van Wyk (c) (34) (w/k) , Khaya Zondo (23), Vaughn van Jaarsveld (28), Dave Miller (24), Cody Chetty (22), Divan van Wyk (28), Cameron Delport (24), Jonathan Vandiar (23)

Keeper: Daryn Smit (29)

Spin: Keshav Maharaj (23), Prenelan Subrayen (20)

Seam: Graham Onions (31), Kyle Abbott (26), Craig Alexander (26), Mthokozisi Shezi (26), Calvin Savage (20), Robbie Frylinck (29)

Provincial Players pushing

Natal (Inland & Coastal)

Batsmen: Chad Bowes (21), Mishkal Ramsaroop (20), Senuran Muthusamy (19)
Spin: Kyle Simmonds (19)
Seam: Yusuf Abdulla (30), Daryn Dupavillon (19), Craig Kirsten (19), Tshepo Moreki (20)

SA u19: Greg Oldfield (18) (Batsman)


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BIZHUB HIGHVELD LIONS

CSA Contracted: Alviro Petersen (33), Thami Tsolekile (33), Imran Tahir (34), Aaron Phangiso (29), Lonwabo Tsotsobe (29)

Batsmen: Stephen Cook (c) (31), Dominic Hendricks (23), Rassie van der Dussen (24), Neil McKenzie (38), Temba Bavuma (23), Jean Symes (27), Gulam Bodi (34), Grant Mokoena (26),

Batsmen/bowl seam: Brett Pelser (28), Dwaine Pretorius (24), Shaylen Pillay (19)

Keeper: Quinton de Kock (21)

Spin: Eddie Leie (27)

Seam: Chris Morris (26), Hardus Viljoen (24), Cliffe Deacon (33), Ethan O'Reilly (28), Pumelela Matshikwe (29)

Provincial Players pushing

Gauteng

Batsmen: Devon Conway (22)

SA u19: Yaseen Valli (18) batsman/spin , Bradley Dial (18) Batsman, Kagiso Rabada (18) seam/bat

North West

Spin: Dale Deeb (23)
Seam: Dieter Klein (25)


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UNLIMITED TITANS

CSA Contracted: AB de Villiers (29), Faf du Plessis (29), Morne Morkel (29) , Marchant de Lange (23)

Batsmen: Jacques Rudolph (32), Henry Davids (c) (33), Qaasim Adams (29), Farhaan Behardien (30), Francois Le Clus (26), Graeme van Buuren (24), Lesiba Ngoepe (20) (rookie)

Batsman/bowl seam: Albie Morkel (32), David Wiese (28)

Keepers: Heino Kuhn (29), Mangaliso Mosehle (23)

Spin: Roelof van der Merwe (29), Shaun von Berg (27), Eden Links (24)

Seamers: Ethy Mbhalati (32), CJ de Villiers (27), Rowan Richards (29), JP de Villiers (24)

Provincial players pushing

Northerns

Batsmen: David Bunn (21), Murray Coetzee (20), Regard Verster (20), Theunis de Bruyn (21)
Keeper: Heinrich Klaasen (22)
Spin: Thomas Kaber (21)

SA u19: Corbin Bosch (19) Seam/bat

Easterns

Seam: Vincent Moore (19)


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NASHUA MOBILE CAPE COBRAS

CSA contracted: Graeme Smith (32), Hashim Amla (30), Jacques Kallis (38), JP Duminy (29), Robin Peterson (34), Vernon Philander (28), Dale Steyn (30), Rory Kleinveldt (30)

Batsmen: Andrew Puttick (33), Alistair Gray (31), Stiaan Van Zyl (26), Justin Ontong (c) (33), Yaseen Vallie (24), Richard Levi (25), Uwe Birkenstock (24) (Rookie)

All-rounder: Justin Kemp (36)

Keeper: Dane Vilas (28)

Spinners: Dane Piedt (23), Siya Simetu.(22)

Seamers: Johann Louw (34), Charl Langeveldt (39), Beuran Hendricks (23), Lizaad Williams (20), Shaheen Khan (25) (Rookie)

Provincial players pushing

Western Province

Batsmen: Matthew Kleinveldt (24), Michael Pote (24), Sybrand Engelbrecht (25), Pieter Malan (24), Grant Edmeades (21), David Bedingham (19)
Seam: Dane Paterson (24), Johan Bothma (25), Chad Fortune (21), Brendan Young (21), Travis Muller (20)

SA U19: Hayes van der Berg (19) batsman, Jason Smith (19) batsman/seam, Clyde Fortuin (18) w/k batsman, Dayyaan Galiem (16) all-rounder

Boland

Batsmen: Keegan Petersen (20)
Seam: Ferisco Adams (24), Jan Frylinck (19)

 

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Graham Onions signs for the Dolphins -

England paceman Graham Onions has signed for the Sunfoil Dolphins and will be available for the entire South African domestic season, dependent on possible England call-ups, the KwaZulu-Natal franchise announced on Thursday.

Onions, who has taken 32 wickets in nine tests, will bolster a Dolphins attack which has looked a little thin and short of experience in recent seasons.

The 30-year-old Onions, who plays for Durham in English county cricket, was part of England’s recent Ashes-winning squad but did not play in a test. His last test was in June last year against West Indies.

“I am absolutely delighted to have signed for the Dolphins and am looking forward to play in South Africa which is renowned as having one of the strongest domestic set-ups in the world,” Onions said in a statement.

“My availability will obviously depend upon England selections, but I hope to be able to contribute to a successful campaign for the Dolphins this year,” he added.

England tour Australia from October to February next year and Onions could well expect to be part of the test squad, before they undertake a limited-overs tour of West Indies from February to March next year.

Dolphins coach Lance Klusener was naturally pleased with what Onions, who has 415 first-class wickets at an impressive average of 26.40, could add to the team.

“The signing of Graham is a great addition to the Dolphins squad. Graham is an ultimate professional and will bring quality and experience,” said Klusener.

 

[Marius]

Looking at those squads, South Africa has some decent young guys coming through.

The Lions squad are looking good, I think they'll push hard in all the competitions.

They have lots of CSA contracted players, but none of those players will be on SA duty in all formats.

Now, we just have to hope that India lets other countries come play against us, otherwise the Sunfoil Series is the best cricket we're going to see this summer.

:-/

 

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Looking at those squads, South Africa has some decent young guys coming through.

The Lions squad are looking good, I think they'll push hard in all the competitions.

They have lots of CSA contracted players, but none of those players will be on SA duty in all formats.

Now, we just have to hope that India lets other countries come play against us, otherwise the Sunfoil Series is the best cricket we're going to see this summer.

:-/

Will be interesting to see the trio of Morris, Tsotsobe and Viljoen with the red ball together. They're already pushing young 18 year-old quick Rabada. He has been training with them and playing pre-season. Looks lively and some good away swing.

Heard Neil Mac will take more of a back-seat this season.

 

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Pre-season games

Titans v Lions - Titans v Lions at Pretoria, Aug 23, 2013 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Titans v Cobras - Titans v Cape Cobras at Pretoria, Aug 31, 2013 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

Cobras beat Lions in two T20 games. Know Vilas scored a big hundred in one of them.

Dolphins are playing Tuks (number 1 ranked club side)

50-over game yesterday - Tuks 252/6 (Verster 79, Klaasen 58) v Dolphins 253/6 (M. van Wyk 102, Frylinck 54*)
Team: Imraan Khan, Morne van Wyk, Khaya Zondo, Cody Chetty, Dave Miller, Jono Vandiar, Daryn Smit, Rob Frylinck, Calvin Savage, Keshav Maharaj, Craig Alexander, Yusuf Abdulla

Playing two T20 games today Tuks v Dolphins plus Natal

Dolphins: Khan, Delport, Zondo, D. van Wyk, Chetty, Vandiar, Frylinck, Subrayen, Maharaj, Alexander, Shezi, Abdulla
Natal: D. Van Wyk, Bowes, Ramsaroop, Muthusamy, Smit, Venter, Frost, Simmonds, Buckthorp, Proctor, Dupavillon, Moreki

 

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How many South Africans are going to jump ship and play County cricket next year.Heard a whisper Robin Peterson may be 1 ny.

 

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How many South Africans are going to jump ship and play County cricket next year.Heard a whisper Robin Peterson may be 1 ny.

To be honest I have no idea. Doubt we will see current internationals leave for Kolpak. May sign deals if we have no cricket (ie Smith, Duminy, Petersen, Amla)

Suppose if Robbie P does that, then Tahir has reclaimed the test spot or Harmer has come in. Limited overs stuff, he hasn't done as well with the ball as he was doing. So maybe on the cards.

Would just imagine the old brigade like McKenzie and Prince playing Kolpak.

 

[Marius]

How many South Africans are going to jump ship and play County cricket next year.Heard a whisper Robin Peterson may be 1 ny.

To be honest I have no idea. Doubt we will see current internationals leave for Kolpak. May sign deals if we have no cricket (ie Smith, Duminy, Petersen, Amla)

Suppose if Robbie P does that, then Tahir has reclaimed the test spot or Harmer has come in. Limited overs stuff, he hasn't done as well with the ball as he was doing. So maybe on the cards.

Would just imagine the old brigade like McKenzie and Prince playing Kolpak.

I think its a lot harder to get a work permit to go play County Cricket now.

I don't see many of the younger guys going now.

Will be interesting who would get the Test spinner spot.

I think they might give Tahir another go, and Harmer is probably next in line after him.

 

[Marius]

Will be interesting to see the trio of Morris, Tsotsobe and Viljoen with the red ball together. They're already pushing young 18 year-old quick Rabada. He has been training with them and playing pre-season. Looks lively and some good away swing.

Heard Neil Mac will take more of a back-seat this season.

Didn't Rabada play in the eKasi challenge?

St Stiths old boy if I'm thinking of the right guy.

 

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Didn't Rabada play in the eKasi challenge?

St Stiths old boy if I'm thinking of the right guy.

Yeah, that's him. Still in matric this year. Lions' new cub ready to roar - Sport LIVE

Just hope he gets looked after well conditioning wise. Gordon Parsons, the Lions bowling coach, is very excited and believes he can improve on things with him to make him even quicker.

Toyana was talking about other youngsters in the system...don't think it's just the 3 in the SA u19 squad (Valli, Dial, Rabada) but also another Saints cricketer in opener Ryan Rickleton. Thought he was hugely unlucky to miss out on the SA u19 squad even though younger at 17.

Obviously Shaylen Pillay who got a contract would be another.

 

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CSA Awards Breakfast (Youth cricket, amateur cricket + provincial cricket recognition) , CSA Golf day plus CSA Awards & Gala Dinner today.


CSA u15 cricketer of the year: Dayyaan Galiem
CSA u19 cricketer of the year: Murray Coetzee
CSA cricketer of the u19 cricket week: Daryn Dupavillon
CSA Club Champs Player of Tournament: Rassie van der Dussen
CSA Student Cricketer of the Year – Uwe Birkenstock
CSA Provincial T20 Cricketer of the Year – Juanré van Wyk
CSA Provincial One-Day Cricketer of the Year – Rassie van der Dussen
CSA Provincial Three-Day Cricketer of the Year – Marcello Piedt

Galiem

Dupavillon

Coetzee

van der Dussen

 

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SACA Most Valuable Player Award: Roelof van der Merwe

Domestic Newcomer of the Year: Ayabulela Gqamane

Ram Slam T20 Cricketer of the Year: Quinton de Kock

Momentum One-day Cup Cricketer of the Year: Richard Levi

Sunfoil Series Cricketer of the Year: Johann Louw

Domestic Player's Player of the Year: Kyle Abbott




SA newcomer of the year: Kyle Abbott

CSA Fans Player of the year: Hashim Amla

T20 Player of the year: Dale Steyn

ODI Player of the year: AB de Villiers

Test Player of the year: Hashim Amla

KFC so good award: Hashim Amla 311* vs England at the Oval

Ram Slam Delivery of the season: Jacques Kallis bowling Ricky Ponting at Adelaide Oval

SA Player's Player of the year: AB de Villiers

SA Cricketer of the year: Hashim Amla



PS: I swear Dale Steyn had knocked a few back before he went on stage. Talking about 'buggering' off to Dubai soon and 'scratching his balls' with Adam Sandler.

 

[jan]

Following the #CSAawards13 almost live via twitter. Well, The Beard rules. Im really glad for Louw.

 

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Following the #CSAawards13 almost live via twitter. Well, The Beard rules. Im really glad for Louw.

I thought Abbott was going to win that award but fair play to Louw. Bowled more overs than anyone else in 4-day cricket and guiding Beuran Hendricks and Lizaad Williams well.

 

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Few players jetted off to Sri Lanka yesterday for a 10-day training camp for batsmen in sub-continental conditions and spinners. They will be under the supervision of HD Ackerman and Nicky Boje

Colin Ingram pulled out.

Lions and Titans players in the T20 squad also unavailable.

Batsmen

Dave Miller

Reeza Hendricks

Rilee Rossouw

Stiaan Van Zyl

Diego Rosier (leg-spin)


Spinners

Dane Piedt (off-spin)

Simon Harmer (off-spin)

Prenelan Subrayen (off-spin)

Shaun von Berg (leg-spin)

 

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The Cape Cobras have announced a strong squad for their tour of Namibia later this week.

The squad includes seven Proteas players including fast bowling sensation Vernon Philander, who was a finalist in the South African Cricketer of the Year category.

The Cape Cobras will play two T20 matches against Namibia on Friday, September 13 and Sunday, September 15 and a 50-over match on Saturday September 14.

All the matches will take place at the Wanderers field, while the entrance fee is N$20 for adults and N$10 for children. Tickets are available at Computicket.

The Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras squad is as follows:
Justin Ontong (captain), Andrew Puttick, Beuran Hendricks, Charl Lageveldt, Dane Vilas, Francois Plaatjies, Justin Kemp, Lizaad Williams, Mohammed Vallie, Robin Peterson, Rory Kleinveldt, Siyabulela Simetu, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Vernon Philander.

Injuries: Richard Levi (back)
In Sri Lanka for training camp: Stiaan van Zyl & Dane Piedt

 

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Lions leg-spinner, Eddie Leie, also went to Sri Lanka for the spin-bowling camp.

 

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Bizhub highveld lions announce leadership ahead of the season

the bizhub highveld lions this morning announced the team’s leadership on the field for the coming season as their training camp at senwes park nears its end.

Previous skipper, alviro petersen will still be at the head of the team in all formats of the game. He will be assisted by stephen cook in the sunfoil series and the momentum one day cup. Jean symes steps in as vice-captain for the ram slam t20.

Chairman, archie pretorius, sees this as perfecting what worked well for the team in the previous season. “these three players added immense value to the team environment in the previous season. Both stephen and jean play an important supportive role and are able to step up when alviro is on national duty. This is crucial from a continuity perspective and ensuring that the team’s momentum is not disturbed,” pretorius said.

For petersen, this will further strengthen the foundation that the team has built. “we needed to ensure that the team is equipped with all it needs to function as a successful unit and securing the leadership is integral to that. The last thing we want is to be regarded as one hit wonders. Although we relish and enjoy the successes of last season, the real hard work comes now that the world is paying attention to a side that used to be the underdogs in any battle that we stepped into,” said petersen.

“i have full confidence in stephen and jean and know that they will provide me as a captain with the necessary support to lead this team in the season to come.”

the team returns from potchefstroom on friday and will be departing for india on tuesday, 17 september 2013. A send-off will take place in the long room at bidvest wanderers stadium on monday, 16th september at 16:00

 

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Some news -

1) Zaheer Khan is currently in Bloemfontein training with the Knights

2) Talented left-arm swing bowler, Jan Frylinck, has left Boland and joined Griquas in provincial set-up. Eventually will be a big loss for the Cobras and a good coup for the Knights at franchise level.

3) WP amateur announced their squad for the season. A good collection of batsmen outside the Cobras squad (Matthew Kleinveldt, Pieter Malan, SA Engelbrecht, David Bedingham, Grant Edmeades etc) & seamers (Francois Plaatjies, Johan Bothma, Dane Paterson, Chad Fortune, Travis Muller & Brendan Young)