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News Archive Release
Sunday, 3 January 2009
Franchise Cubs get
down to business
The second Annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) U18 Franchise Cubs week gets under
way in the Boland on Monday, giving the country’s young hopefuls yet another
opportunity to go up a rung on the cricket ladder. The six Cubs franchise teams;
Diamond Eagles, Cape Cobras, Warriors, Titans, Lions and Dolphins, together with
Zimbabwe and a Cubs Invitational XI will be taking part in the five-day
tournament.
Cape Cobras coach, Henry Williams said: “This week is a great opportunity to see
some of the next generation of U19 stars in action. Most of them will qualify
for the U19 World Cup in 2012 and this is the time for them to be raise their
hands so they are noticed early on,” Williams.
The players will not only be competing for places in CSA’s U18 Talent Pool,
which will be identified during the course of the week, but will be playing for
pride, with each Franchise team looking to make their mark. Warriors Cubs were
one of the strongest teams last year and are keenly looking to continue with the
same kind of form.
“The players had such a great time last year and those that returned this year
are wiser and are aware of the high standards. This week is a wonderful
opportunity for the youngsters to experience how things work at senior franchise
cricket and helps them maintain a professional standard at an early age. The
competition at the week is extremely tough so hopefully we can come away with
some great performances, ” said Warriors Cubs Coach, Mfuneko Ngam.
The bulk of the players are fresh from the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola U19 week last
month and form part of CSA’s Talent Acceleration Programme (TAP) and . player
identification programme.
“The most important thing about this week is for the young cricketers to
showcase their talents. We want as many talented players to be involved in CSA’s
development pipeline processes to produce quality cricketers who will go on to
play for SA U19,” said Diamond Eagles coach and National Scout, Shaheed
Alexander.
Lerato Malekutu
Communications Intern
Office: (011) 880 2810
Mobile: 082 813 4078
Email: lerato.malekutu@cricket.co.za
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