The Budding Proteas!

Opening batter Sandile 

The most recent addition to the multitude of new sports clubs popping up in Chintsa is the Under-18 cricket team. They have benefited from a generous donation of cricket whites from The Yang Foundation and some much appreciated individual donations including one by Richard (Mafuta)  that bought match balls and gloves! After a few months of practice the boys faced their first competitive match last Friday.

Already a competition surfer and stalwart of the Unstressed Surf School, 15 year Lulama was nominated captain by his peers.  We took some time to catch up with him and find out a little more about the budding young Proteas!

The youngest member of the team Awonke

How long ago did the Cricket Club get started?  

The Cricket Club started mid-November and it’s been going since then.

How often do you guys practise? 

We practise every Friday but when sometimes go for a practice during the week depending on whether we have no home work or whether we have a chance if so then we go for a practise.

How many Cricket players does your team has? My team have 15 players.

Who is the team’s best bet man? 

Awonke is our best bet man. He is the youngest player!

Who’s the team's best bowler? 

Luvuyo is the team’s best bowler.

Do you be have a cricket hero? 

No I don’t have one because I didn’t watch much Cricket because I didn’t see myself playing Cricket till last year.

What ages are your team mates? 

My team mates are between 11 and 18 years.

Have you played against any teams yet if yes did your team won? 

Unfortunately we lost our first match.

Who was the opposition? 

We played against Mzwini village team and they won our first game but we sure gave it the best.

When is your next game? 

Next week Saturday and we will be playing here from home. We will play against the same team. We are at home this time so we will win!

We thank Lulama for his time and wish the whole team the best of luck for the upcoming return fixture against Mzweni. If you are in the area the match will take place on Saturday 15^th February 1.30pm at Chintsa Sports Field. The boys could do with your support!

You can also support by donating any old cricket equipment. We currently only have 3 pads between 2 batters! Drop it off at the AHJ office in Chintsa. 

Shaun Odwa Mtshini