TSHWANE: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is thrilled to announce the teams and squads for the highly anticipated 2023/24 CSA Club Championship, scheduled to take place from 13-17 April, in the vibrant city of Pretoria.
This year’s edition promises top-tier cricket talent, and will feature six teams; Bohemians Cricket Club, North West University Cricket Club, Stellenbosch University Cricket Club (Maties), Tuks Cricket, University of Free State, and Hollywoodbets Crusaders.
Set across four venues, namely; Tuks Oval, Laudium, Groenkloon Oval, and Sinovich Oval – these grounds serve as the cornerstone of local cricketing communities, providing essential facilities and nurturing budding talents.
CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki, commented;
“The CSA Club Championship is a testament to the rich cricketing culture and talent that thrives within South Africa. CSA takes immense pride in offering a platform for these clubs to exhibit their skills and compete at the highest levels of the sport.
“This tournament not only showcases on field cricketing action, but also the sheer determination of these teams who have dominated at provincial level. It provides access for future cricketing stars to excel and take their cricketing journey to the next level,” said Moseki.
CSA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 SQUADS
Bohemians Cricket Club: Mbangi Camagu, Knoetze Heinrich, Papeta Neo, Hawkes Travis, Farrer Eric, Ludidi Samphiwa, Knoetze Reighardt, De Kock Shaun, Niemand Jason, Marais Marco, Ngcuka Zolisa, Clark-Evans Chad, Craniey Jonathan, Taylor Brody.
North West University: Isaacs Taheer, Pieterse Heinrigh, Kemp SW, Ludwig Schuld, Prinsloo Corne, King CJ, Lutando Tsanwani, Glenistor Kyle, Van Dyk Conrad, Ford Christopher, van der Watt Cormey, Brooker Jaydon, Troskie Lleyton, Malamba BJ.
Stellenbosch University (Maties): Wege Gysbert, Christie David, Maahir Joseph, Kent Goedeke, Lehan Botha, Riaz Paleker, Kaden Solomons, Jason Muirhead, Boago Gaoraelwe, Anda Dilima, Salmaan Ajam, Daniel Ristow, Ryan Jairaj, Joshua Brown.
Tuks Cricket: du Toit Christiaan, Salie Ra’ees, Lees Jack, Matigimu Kundai, Yako Aphiwe, van der Walt Luco, Trevethan Nathan, Lion-Cachet Keagan, de Bruyn Simeon, Boast Matthew, Brett Merrick, Mouton Conrad, Engelbrecht Schalk, Engelbrecht Divan.
University of Free State: De Kock Marco, Fouche Marco, Roux Nathan, Galhenage Sachinta, Lubbe Foster, Fledermaus Seth, Stannard NJ, Marais Hernus, Coetzee Tiaan, Mahlanga Mbongi, Tshehlane Tumelo, le Roux Nardo, van Staden Christo, Bester Dylan.
Hollywoodbets Crusaders: Grobbelaar Jordan, Frylinck Robert, Phiri Gomolemo, Laycock Chad, Gouveia Marco, Cox Keagan, Holmes Simon, Gordon Cameron, Gregory Jordan, Gasa Samkelo, Nkabinde Slindokuhle, Harris Callon, Hook Richard, Forge Jason.
CSA CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 FIXTURES
Source: cricket.co.za
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