Chevrolet Warriors name squad for new season

01 Feb 2016 | Admin Author

Cricket Eatern Cape (Pty) Ltd has named the Chevrolet Warriors squad for the forthcoming season. Thando Booi (Interim CEO) “We were happy with the squad that was presented to the Board by the Selection Committee and are pleased to see that of the five new contracts three players are youngsters that have come through the ranks of playing provincial cricket and are now being validated by receiving professional contracts.”

Newcomer Sisanda Malaga had a terrific year for the EP Provincial team last season and was the leading wicket taker in the provincial competition. He took seven 5 wicket hauls with a total of 67 first class wickets. 21 year old Thandolwethu Mnyaka, who has played 27 matches for Border, is a right arm medium fast bowler who made his Border debut in 2013.

Colin Ingram who is no longer contracted to CSA will stay with the Chevrolet Warriors and will captain the team this season. His commitment to the Warriors and vast experience will play a big role in the way forward for the team.

Although not a newcomer to the squad Lundi Mbane has received a contract and will be wanting to make his mark in all formats of the game. SA U19 player David White has been re-contracted to the franchise. David has shown great potential as an opening bat and his 142 runs vs Titans in the Sunfoil Series last season was his highest in first class cricket.

The full squad is as follows:
Colin Ackermann
Ryan Bailey
Andrew Birch
Aya Gqamane
Simon Harmer
Colin Ingram (Capt)
Davy Jacobs
Christiaan Jonker
Sisanda Magala
Vuyisa Makhaphela
Lundi Mbane
Thandolwethu Mnyaka
Solomzi Nqweni
Wayne Parnell (CSA Contract)
Michael Price
Jon-Jon Smuts
Rusty Theron
Basheer Walters
David White