Eastern Province Cricket said it had posted “positive results” for the first time in many years.
EP Cricket President, Donovan May, said that the good news was confirmed at their recent Annual General Meeting.
“We have brought back normality and stability by Directors and staff understanding their fiduciary duties and executing their duties with care and with growth of the company in mind,” he said in his annual report.
“An unqualified audit report indicating that profits are increasing with sustainable cash flows were posted by Auditors Nkonki Incorporated. In terms of governance a stable Board of Directors who met regularly has contributed to the overall success of the Company,” he said.
May said CSA’s annual scorecard programme has revealed that EPC has moved from 8th to 5th position which was brought about by improvement in all areas of amateur cricket.
“Club cricket which remains a high priority for EPC has seen clubs being assisted with balls, transport allowances, equipment and assistance with facilities,” he said.
May said the EP Cricket’s club structure will be undergoing a change and EPC is looking forward to a positive turn around for club cricket in the new season.
He said the coaching development programmes are an integral part of making sure EPC develops good coaches. There are currently 4 coaches completing their CSA Level 3 course.
The EP Cricket boss said that KFC Mini Cricket continued to play a major role in the province and has seen a 10% increase in participation this year while both the Umpires and Scorers Associations have shown great improvement, “however the need for both umpires and scorers at club level is an ongoing concern”.
May said women’s Cricket remained a “work in progress with not many clubs having women’s teams.”
However, he said that Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk have done the province proud being selected for the national team and their outstanding performances in the ICC Women’s World Cup.
“The EP Provincial team won the Africa T20 Cup with captain Jon-Jon Smuts captaining the Warriors and being selected for the Protea T20 team. The first ever Mayoral Cup was successfully staged at St George’s with club teams playing the final under lights,” May said.
