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The Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- The Herald
Bairstow, Milne and Afghan mystery spinner join Sunrisers East Cape
The Sunrisers Eastern Cape revealed their early hand for the Betway SA20 Season 4 by retaining two regulars and bringing in three new international players when the pre-signings and retained lists were released on Wednesday ahead of the September 9 auction. Proteas power-hitter Tristan Stubbs will remain at St George's Park and will be joined by all-rounder Marco Jansen, who was strategically named as a wild card. The fresh international faces are mystery Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar, New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne and English wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow, who is no stranger to orange having previously turned out for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. The teams were each permitted a maximum of six retained or pre-signed players, comprising a maximum of three South African and three overseas players during the player retention window, which closed on July 18. The teams also strategically completed their six wild-card signings, with all the focus now on the remaining slots and the collective maximum purse of R131m, to be spent on the 84 available slots at the auction on September 9 in Johannesburg. For season 4, a wild card player could be any overseas player or a South African player who was part of the team's squad in season 3. The list of players and remaining salary cap is: Durban's Super Giants (R29.5m): Sunil Narine, Noor Ahmad, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen (wild card) Joburg Super Kings (R21.5m): Faf du Plessis, James Vince, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Donovan Ferreira (wild card) MI Cape Town (R11.5m): Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada (wild card) Paarl Royals (R14.5m): Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sikandar Raza, Rubin Hermann (wild card) Pretoria Capitals (R32.5m): Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell (wild card) Sunrisers Eastern Cape (R21.5m): Tristan Stubbs, Allah Ghazanfar, Adam Milne, Jonny Bairstow, Marco Jansen (wild card) Some SA players available to be picked up at the auction include Proteas World Test Championship Final heroes Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj, along with top young talent Dewald Brevis and Kwena Maphaka. T20 specialists Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi are also available. Betway SA20 league commissioner Graeme Smith said: 'When the league first drafted its regulations in season 1, we always saw this forthcoming season as an opportunity for a strategic reset — and this is exactly where we envisioned being. 'There's now a strong balance between pre-signed and retained international and Proteas players, alongside a significant purse available for the auction,' he said. 'After three seasons, the franchises have developed a good understanding of the South African cricket ecosystem and adopted a distinct strategy which sets the stage for the most exciting auction yet.' The season 4 auction will be live on SuperSport in Sub-Saharan Africa and JioHotstar in India with rolling coverage of all the action across all Betway SA20 social media platforms. — SA20 Media
India Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
SA20: Aiden Markram heads to the auction pool, Durban retain big names
Two-time SA20 title-winning captain Aiden Markram was amongst the names that will head to the auction pool ahead of the fourth season of the league. Markram led the Sunrisers Eastern Cape to three consecutive finals in the SA20 and won the first two does have a chance to join a new team in the upcoming auction, but with SA20 having the Right to Match card, the Sunrisers do have a chance to retain the South Africa T20I captain by matching the winning bid. SEC decided to retain Tristan Stubbs, Allah Ghazanfar, Adam Milne, Jonny Bairstow and Marco Jansen in their side. advertisementThe Durban's Super Giants made some big signings ahead of the new season. DSG have roped in West Indies all-rounder Sunil Narine and Jos Buttler, while retaining Noor Ahmad and Heinrich Klaasen as their wildcard signing. The wildcard player could be an overseas signing or someone who was part of the squad last season. Each of the SA20 franchises was permitted a maximum of 6 retained or pre-signed players,comprising of a maximum of 3 South African and 3 overseas players during the player retention window, which closed on 18 July. Nicholas Pooran, who was part of DSG, has completed a switch to current champions MI Cape Town, who also retained Ryan Rickleton, Rashid Khan, George Linde and Kagiso Rabada. The Pretoria Capitals brought in Andre Russell into the mix, alongside Will Jacks and Sherfane Rutherford. Russell recently retired from international cricket. SA20: Complete list of retained players and remaining salary capDurban's Super Giants (R29.5 million)Sunil Narine, Noor Ahmad, Jos Buttler, Heinrich Klaasen (Wildcard)Joburg Super Kings (R21.5 million)Faf du Plessis, James Vince, Akeal Hosein, Richard Gleeson, Donovan Ferreira (Wildcard)MI Cape Town (R11.5 million)Ryan Rickelton, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Nicholas Pooran, Kagiso Rabada (Wildcard)Paarl Royals (R14.5 million)Lhuan-dre Pretorius, David Miller, Bjorn Fortuin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sikandar Raza, Rubin Hermann (Wildcard)Pretoria Capitals (R32.5 million)Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell (Wildcard)Sunrisers Eastern Cape (R21.5 million)Tristan Stubbs, Allah Ghazanfar, Adam Milne, Jonny Bairstow, Marco Jansen (Wildcard)- EndsMust Watch
The Herald
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Warriors shake up their squad for coming season
Those who have departed are Alfred Mothoa ( to North West), Renaldo Meyer ( Tuskers), Beyers Swanepoel ( Lions), Diego Rosier (North West), Siya Plaatjie (Lions), Jiveshan Pillay ( WP), Andile Mokgakane ( Tuskers), Liam Alder ( SWD) and Nealan van Heerden ( North West). Nationally contracted Proteas stars Tristan Stubbs and Senuran Muthusamy, who will bolster both batting and bowling depth, will be key players when available. In a strategic move to strengthen future competitiveness, high-performance (HP) contracts have been awarded to experienced Thomas Kaber, Jason Raubenheimer, Ethan Frosler, Kyle Glennistor, Wezo Giba and Jordan Morris. Morris, a 26-year-old batting all-rounder, brings fresh energy to the middle order, according to Peterson. Right-handed wicketkeeper-batter Litheko joins the squad from Northern Cape Heat, while former SA U19 seam all-rounder Boast brings his explosive left-hand batting and experience with the Titans and Pretoria Capitals. Another Pretoria Capitals standout, fast bowler Peters, whose impressive 140km deliveries, hails from Gauteng and impressed during the last SA20 season. Eastern Cape-born bowler Aphiwe Mnyanda, who made his Warriors debut in 2023 and has represented the SA A team, returns to make further impact. Young pacer Ntando Soni, with national U19 experience, and veteran seamer Kerwin Mungroo, boasting 59 first-class matches, add depth to the attack. Also joining the ranks are Wesley Bedja from Western Province and emerging talents Giba and Manack. 'We have full confidence in the blend of youth and experience ahead of what promises to be a thrilling season of South African domestic cricket,' says Peterson. The Warriors will want to up their levels from last season, where they narrowly escaped relegation. 'Fans can expect exciting cricket, strong competition, and a team ready to represent the region with pride and purpose,' Peterson said. Squad: Tristan Stubbs (CSA contract), Senuran Muthusamy (CSA contract), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Matthew de Villiers, JP King, Muhammad Manack, Sinethemba Qeshile, Jean du Plessis, Modiri Litheko, Patrick Kruger, Duanne Olivier, Gideon Peters, Ntando Soni, Kerwin Mungroo, Wesley Bedja, Matthew Boast, Aphiwe Mnyanda (rookie contract), CK King (rookie contract), Jordan Morris (HP contract), Ethan Frosler (HP contract), Thomas Kaber (HP contract), Jason Raubenheimer (HP contract), Kyle Glennistor (HP contract), Wezo Gqiba (HP contract). The Herald
The Citizen
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
OPINION: Mind-boggling Proteas are resting players for Zim Tests
But, on the plus side, some of this country's brightest young talents will get a chance to show what they can do. Tristan Stubbs and Aiden Markram will both miss the tour of Zimbabwe. Picture: Paul Harding/Gallo Images We so often hear the best players talk about how their first love is Test cricket and that it remains the purest form of the game. We've also heard so much in recent times about how little Test cricket the Proteas are playing and the players have been outspoken about this as well. It boggles the mind then that, for whatever reason, five of this country's top players – all of them World Test Championship winners – are being rested for the upcoming two-Test series with Zimbabwe. So little Test cricket Temba Bavuma withdrew from the squad late last week following a hamstring injury picked up in that Test at Lord's, but Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs are all missing the series. Why? In a Cricket South Africa press release, coach Shukri Conrad is quoted as saying, 'We've opted to rest some players to manage their workload ahead of a busy season.' The only Test matches the Proteas will play over the remainder of the year are the two matches in Zimbabwe in the next two weeks and two Tests in India in November. That's it. Yes, there are a bunch of T20s and ODIs coming up, including in Australia and England, and the five rested players for the Zimbabwe tour will all possibly feature there, but why not also play the Tests? Are they really that tired? Do they require that much rest? An opportunity to score big runs and take wickets I'm sure Rickelton and Stubbs, for example, would have loved to have a go again after not spending too much time at the crease at Lord's in the World Test Championship final. Also, they're still looking to fully cement themselves in that Proteas batting lineup and a few good knocks against Zimbabwe would have gone a long way in achieving that while also boosting their confidence ahead of the said T20s and ODIs. Oh well. The good news is we'll see a few new faces in action in the two Tests in Bulawayo, and that's always exciting. Batters Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane and Dewald Brevis all deserve a chance, while fast bowler Codi Yusuf and off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen should also get an opportunity to show what they can do. The first of two Tests starts on Saturday.
The Herald
23-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Construction on new Madibaz cricket clubhouse starts
Madibaz Cricket is set to reclaim its home ground advantage as Nelson Mandela University begins construction on a brand-new R11m clubhouse on South Campus, set for completion by December 2025. The modern facility, rising where the old one was condemned after flood damage, promises upgraded amenities, panoramic field views, and space for community engagement — all in time to support SA's hosting of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. 'We can't wait, St George's [in Gqeberha] will get some of the games, so we are trying to really work on our facilities so that we may be a preferred training ground,' the university's sport manager for cricket and martial arts, Sipho Sibande, said this week. Madibaz Cricket Club has been a fertile field to grow provincial and national talent. Proteas batter Tristan Stubbs, who this week is playing at Lords in London, has come through the Madibaz ranks, as have Anrich Nortjé, Simon Harmer, Pite van Biljon, Edward Moore, Justin Kemp, Robin Peterson, Sisanda Magala and Lutho Sipamla. Then there are former Madibaz cricket club coaches like Baakier Abrahams, who is part of the Proteas Women's coaching staff, and Runeshan Moodley, who is the strength and conditioning coach for the Proteas men's squad. Both Abrahams and Moodley are alumni and played cricket as students before growing their career paths in their respective fields. And there is more talent emerging. 'We have a young group now and are really looking forward to seeing them come through,' Sibande said, citing student Jason Raubenheimer, who already plays for the Warriors, and all-rounder Ethan Frosler, who recently graduated but still plays for Madibaz. Sibande said the new clubhouse would not only benefit senior players and spectators, but also the broader community, including schoolchildren. 'There are so many opportunities to get schools involved here, they are key stakeholders and we'd like to show the learners our facilities.' The university's infrastructure services and space optimisation senior director, Melvin Syce, said the replacement of the old cricket clubhouse was prompted after heavy flooding eroded the soil under the foundations. It became structurally unsafe, and as a result, the structure had to be condemned. In response, the University allocated R11m for the reconstruction of the dilapidated facility. The contractor is now on site, carrying out the rebuild, which is expected to be completed by December 2025. Syce said the new structure would serve more than one purpose. 'We will have a high-quality venue that will be able to generate income for the university. 'Parts of the structure will be constructed in cross-laminated timber (CLT), and this alternative construction method will be studied by our built environment students.' ISSO deputy director for projects and planning, Graham Gouws, expanded on the design. 'The clubhouse area will have glazed walls that will provide panoramic views of the field, and the change room areas are going to be much larger, catering for the modern era,' Gouws said. The new clubhouse will face the A field and be accessed by other cricket fields as well. A small addition will create a rugby club house, which will face B rugby field. Phase One consists of the cricket club house, and the rugby clubhouse will be added in Phase Two in the future as budget permits. Gouws said the structure was based on current design trends and aimed to meet the needs of Madibaz Sport. Sibande said having a clubhouse again would be 'massive' for the university's cricket programme. 'We are all about the culture of brotherhood and sisterhood, and a clubhouse plays a huge role. 'In the past, we used to host provincial games, and not having a clubhouse meant the club really lost out, because you need change rooms and ablution facilities. For the students, it was also a safe space to study before practice.' In the intervening years, players and visitors have had to use the ablution facilities at the university's tennis club — but not for much longer. — Nelson Mandela University
