We just finished a 10 day high performance camp in Jaipur coaching the Rajasthan cricket association Ranji trophy squad which comprised of 40 players. We focused on all 3 formats of the game, test cricket, one day cricket and T20’s. We then went into building team culture and leadership withing the group of players and […]
Category Archives: Latest News
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Gary Kirsten’s passion to provide nets, equipment and coaches in Khayelitsha is gaining momentum. On Friday, 2 September, Kirsten and his Foundation handed over the fourth cricket ecosystem in the township, this time at Sivile Primary School.
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Coach Kholi and Jarryd having a great time in Mauritius developing cricket skills and helping to ignite the love of the game! We are based at a local cricket club, Northfields, where we have two groups of kids and Per Lavel school, where we are encouraging the kids and parents to get involved in the […]
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Commitment Awards go to Anele Pikoko from Chris Hani High School, and Luphumlo Kwatsha from Siphamandla High School! Commitment Award – For outstanding performance in showing great enthusiasm, punctuality and team work. A highly motivated individual with an all round positive attitude, committed to improving his skills in the game of cricket.
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Meet Awonke Tokwe Nickname: Rabada His Strength/ Bowling style: Right Arm Fast Age: 16 School : Siphamandla high school How did you hear about the Gary Kirsten foundation: I came with my cousin to watch him batting. Who Is your favourite player: Kagiso Rabada Why KG? Because he motivates me and he is a young […]
Gary with Siviwe Ndukumbini receiving a pair of Adidas trainers after a high performance cricket coaching session. Thank you adidas SA for backing the future!
We would like to say a big thank you to The Royal Hague Cricket and Football Club (www.konhcvv.nl) for their generous donation to the Gary Kirsten Foundation. They organised a charity event for our Foundation and this will help us to continue our work and help change and positively influence even more lives
Sivile Primary in Khayelitsha is the fourth school to receive a Gary Kirsten Foundation Cricket Ecosystem, which includes net installation, cricket equipment and a dedicated coach.
Meet Foundation player Siwapiwe Thinzi – Wicket keeper & Batsman – here with coach Sivu Q: What did you do for fun before playing cricket? A: Nothing after school, just homework, chill and sleep Q: How does the Gary Kirsten Foundation benefit your life? A: Meeting new friends is such a great experience and making […]
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Meet Foundation player Luphumlo Kwatsha. He is a bowler, all rounder, 15 years old from Siphamandla High School, Khayelitsha, interviewed by coach Sivu Q. Who is your favourite player in the game of cricket? A. R. Rossouw Q. How did you get involved in Siphamandla school cricket? A. I was invited by one of […]