Dan attended the GKC First Team 2 First Class program in 2015 and was impressive amongst some of his elder peers. This 10-week camp aimed to bridge the gap between First Team school and club cricketers and the first class level. He has continued his work with the GKC High Performance coaching team and attended many of the High Performance Academy sessions with an eye on improving not only with ball in hand but also the bat., “Dan has worked tirelessly on his batting over the past few years to transform into an allrounder, his work ethic and strong belief in his ability are starting to reap rewards” said Derek Mitchell, GKC High Performance Coach.

Dan has also joined up with the MCC Young Cricketers as part of their development squad and has represented the Club Cricket Conference during mid-week fixtures. These have been particularly fruitful for Dan as he took a 5 wicket haul against Essex 2^nd XI to complement an allround 4fer and 96 against the British Police Force the week before. For his club, Dan’s figures have been impressive taking 20 wickets at an average of 15 including a devastating 6 for 26 in 20 overs against Horspath CC.

“I am seeking to bring more consistency to my game with bat and ball and am grateful for the opportunities to play lots of matches which is helping me adapt to the conditions and grow my game to a new level”, Dan said. “To this point in his career, Dan has been an asset to any team he has played for. His competitive nature mixed with his insatiable desire for growth is a combination which will stand him in good stead as he moves up the ranks” said Ryan Cook, Head Coach of GKC High Performance.

His stocks as an allrounder are rising and there are exciting prospects on the horizon if he continues on his development curve, but for now Dan is focused on his “process of improvement and contributing with match winning performances in any team I play for”. We will be tracking his progress with a keen eye.

The post Making Moves – Dan Moriarty appeared first on Gary Kirsten Cricket.

The programme helps young cricketers make the jump from amateur to professional cricket.

Ruan Haasbroek who joined our Johannesburg camp last year is our latest graduate.

The 19-year-old from Potchefstroom represented the SA Schools side last year and finally got his List-A debut in December when North West took on Western Province in Cape Town.

The right-handed batsman made 28 on debut and then went on to make a half century against Boland in his second game.

“Ruan’s progress just highlights the power of our programme. Well done to him. We wish him all the best,” Ryan Cook said.

Junaid Dawood is another graduate who joined the programme in 2015.

He made his debut for Eastern Province last October and has come on in leaps and bounds.

The 20-year-old took 13 wickets in List-A game against Namibia in Windhoek in January.

“It is an excellent effort for a guy who has limited experience. He is making some great contributions,” Cook added.

The post GKC First Team to First Class Programme appeared first on Gary Kirsten Cricket.