Andrie Steyn is looking forward to making her tournament debut at the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup which gets underway in England and Wales next month. The 20-year-old opening batter announced her arrival on the international scene at the recently concluded Quadrangular Series which also involved Ireland, Zimbabwe and heavyweights India. Steyn who worked extensively […]
Category Archives: Gary Kirsten Cricket
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Apr
Apr
Gary Kirsten Cricket’s 2017 Holiday Clinics have enjoyed tremendous support since the first school vacation of the year got underway last week. Over 60 enthusiastic youngsters attended clinics hosted at Century City, Rondebosch High and Curro Hermanus School. The cricket season may be coming to an end but this gave the GKC coaches a chance […]
12
Jan
Jan
With school and professional players facing an increased schedule of cricket throughout the year, it is pivotal that they are able to adjust to different conditions. One of these variances is the change in formats. Whether it is a 50 over game, a T20 or a full day match players can be faced with all […]
12
Jan
Jan
As Stephen Cook worked the ball off his legs into a vacant midwicket region to bring up his maiden test century on debut against England, one could not help but applaud this feat from a 33 year old who had been knocking on the door through volumes of runs of a period of time in […]
02
Jan
Jan
There there are few more “touchy” subjects among coaches than dealing with an “injured” or “hurt” player. In professional environments a Head Coach may have a group of trusted advisors – be that Biokineticists, Physiotherapists and masseurs who can provide clarity on any particular injury and the rest and recovery needed for full rehabilitation. In […]
12
Dec
Dec
For some, the beginning of May means the end of a long season, and for others the start of the new season. Some players may be in full flow and filled with excitement to put all the off season work to the test, others may be removing the cob webs off their pads in hope […]
12
Dec
Dec
Competition between different players is fierce when it comes to selection and every arm chair critic has their own views when it comes to who should or shouldn’t be in a team for various criteria. Recently, discussions within the GKCA team has been led with a view on value an individual can add to a […]
15
Jan
Jan
With the current series on the go between South Africa and India in which teams and players have been tested to the limit. Both teams have been faced with interesting dilemmas in their selection for their final eleven players to take the field for these all important clashes. From the peak of professionals to the […]