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ICC U19 Cricket World Cup player replacements for Scotland and Zimbabwe
The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 has approved Sakhumuzi Ndlela as a replacement player for Brandon James in the Zimbabwe squad and Scotland’s Lyle Robertson a replacement for Durness Mackay-Champion.
A general view during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup warm up match between Scotland and Japan at St John's College on January 13, 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
James has experienced a rotator cuff tear and Mackay-Champion has fractured his finger which has ruled both out of participation in the event.
The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 consists of Geoff Allardice (ICC, ETC Chairman), Chris Tetley (ICC representative), Sivuyile Mqingwana, Mike Gajjar (both host representatives), Tom Moody and Ian Bishop (both independent representatives).
The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 has approved Sakhumuzi Ndlela as a replacement player for Brandon James in the Zimbabwe squad and Scotland’s Lyle Robertson a replacement for Durness Mackay-Champion.
A general view during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup warm up match between Scotland and Japan at St John's College on January 13, 2020 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
James has experienced a rotator cuff tear and Mackay-Champion has fractured his finger which has ruled both out of participation in the event.
The replacement of a player requires the approval of the Event Technical Committee before the replacement player can be officially added to the squad.
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 consists of Geoff Allardice (ICC, ETC Chairman), Chris Tetley (ICC representative), Sivuyile Mqingwana, Mike Gajjar (both host representatives), Tom Moody and Ian Bishop (both independent representatives).
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Junior Proteas ‘excited’ to take on the world as World Cup kicks off
Thursday, 16 January 2020
The South Africa under-19s are filled with excitement as they strive to make the nation proud ahead of their ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup opening match against Afghanistan in Kimberley on Friday.
The youth tournament that has seen the emergence of current Standard Bank Proteas like Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock, will be hosted in South Africa between 17 January – 09 February 2020 across four cities: Kimberley, Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein and Benoni. This is 20 years since South Africa hosted the global spectacle for the first time, in 1998.
The first game will get underway from 10h00 at the Diamond Oval and will be broadcast live on SuperSport 6. Entry into the ground is free of charge.
Speaking at the team’s final training session at the ground, head coach, Lawrence Mahatlane, spoke of his and the team’s excitement ahead of the match and how the side will approach the contest.
“We are excited,” Mahatlane began. “The boys have worked hard, put in a lot of effort and we are looking forward to the opening game of the World Cup.
“We’ve played Afghanistan twice at the beginning of last year, we’ve seen them around and they are an interesting team. They’ve got six spinners and five seamers, so it’ll be interesting to see what mixture they put out there tomorrow.
“From our side, it is about looking after our processes, if we do that right and our disciplines are in a good space, then I believe we’ll pull through,” the coach continued.
Although the South African side’s recent results haven’t been a true reflection of their performances, Mahatlane and his charges can take confidence from their last two encounters against tomorrow’s opponents. The SA U19s defeated the sub-continent outfit by nine runs and 55 runs respectively, during a Youth One-Day International quadrangular series in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
Playing in a home World Cup is a special moment for any cricketer, particularly as a youngster looking to make a name for yourself on the biggest stage, but it also comes with its pressures and challenges.
“The pressure is a privilege,” Mahatlane said. “The fact that you are sitting here, means that somebody has recognised that you have the ability to handle the pressure. There are many young men that are not here, that wish they were here.
“For me, it’s about them expressing themselves and showing off the talents that they were given and being at home, is a very exciting thing,” he added.
The 15-man squad, led by captain, Bryce Parsons, will be looking to follow in the footsteps of those who came before them, particularly the victorious class of 2014 who picked up the country’s maiden World Cup triumph.
To be successful, the young men will be counting on their fellow South Africans for support as they represent the rainbow nation, on home soil, against the rest of the world.
Skipper Parsons’ message to the South African public is for them to come out in their numbers and back these future stars during this pivotal chapter of their careers. He said: “Just come out and support the boys, we’ve worked really hard for this day.
“We are going to expect a crowd and hopefully show you guys what we can do, be the best we can be and put on a show,” he concluded.
Along with Afghanistan, the Junior Proteas will also host Canada at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, before rounding off their Group D matches with a clash against the United Arab Emirates at the Mangaung Oval.
SA under-19s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Squad:
Bryce Parsons (Central Gauteng, capt), Khanya Cotani (North West, vice-capt), Luke Beaufort (Eastern Province), Jonathan Bird (Western Province), Merrick Brett (Northerns), Achille Cloete (Boland), Gerald Coetzee (Free State), Tyrese Karelse (South Western Districts), Mondli Khumalo (KwaZulu-Natal), Jack Lees (Central Gauteng), Andrew Louw (Northern Cape), Levert Manje (Central Gauteng), Odirile Modimokoane (North West), Pheko Moletsane (Free State), Tiaan van Vuuren (Eastern Province).
SA under-19s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Fixtures
January 17 - South Africa v Afghanistan at Diamond Oval
January 22 - South Africa v Canada at JB Marks Oval
January 25 - South Africa v UAE at Mangaung Oval
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Group Stage:
Group A: India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Japan
Group B: Australia, England, West Indies, Nigeria
Group C: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Scotland
Group D: Afghanistan, South Africa, UAE, Canada
Thursday, 16 January 2020
The South Africa under-19s are filled with excitement as they strive to make the nation proud ahead of their ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup opening match against Afghanistan in Kimberley on Friday.
The youth tournament that has seen the emergence of current Standard Bank Proteas like Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock, will be hosted in South Africa between 17 January – 09 February 2020 across four cities: Kimberley, Potchefstroom, Bloemfontein and Benoni. This is 20 years since South Africa hosted the global spectacle for the first time, in 1998.
The first game will get underway from 10h00 at the Diamond Oval and will be broadcast live on SuperSport 6. Entry into the ground is free of charge.
Speaking at the team’s final training session at the ground, head coach, Lawrence Mahatlane, spoke of his and the team’s excitement ahead of the match and how the side will approach the contest.
“We are excited,” Mahatlane began. “The boys have worked hard, put in a lot of effort and we are looking forward to the opening game of the World Cup.
“We’ve played Afghanistan twice at the beginning of last year, we’ve seen them around and they are an interesting team. They’ve got six spinners and five seamers, so it’ll be interesting to see what mixture they put out there tomorrow.
“From our side, it is about looking after our processes, if we do that right and our disciplines are in a good space, then I believe we’ll pull through,” the coach continued.
Although the South African side’s recent results haven’t been a true reflection of their performances, Mahatlane and his charges can take confidence from their last two encounters against tomorrow’s opponents. The SA U19s defeated the sub-continent outfit by nine runs and 55 runs respectively, during a Youth One-Day International quadrangular series in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
Playing in a home World Cup is a special moment for any cricketer, particularly as a youngster looking to make a name for yourself on the biggest stage, but it also comes with its pressures and challenges.
“The pressure is a privilege,” Mahatlane said. “The fact that you are sitting here, means that somebody has recognised that you have the ability to handle the pressure. There are many young men that are not here, that wish they were here.
“For me, it’s about them expressing themselves and showing off the talents that they were given and being at home, is a very exciting thing,” he added.
The 15-man squad, led by captain, Bryce Parsons, will be looking to follow in the footsteps of those who came before them, particularly the victorious class of 2014 who picked up the country’s maiden World Cup triumph.
To be successful, the young men will be counting on their fellow South Africans for support as they represent the rainbow nation, on home soil, against the rest of the world.
Skipper Parsons’ message to the South African public is for them to come out in their numbers and back these future stars during this pivotal chapter of their careers. He said: “Just come out and support the boys, we’ve worked really hard for this day.
“We are going to expect a crowd and hopefully show you guys what we can do, be the best we can be and put on a show,” he concluded.
Along with Afghanistan, the Junior Proteas will also host Canada at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, before rounding off their Group D matches with a clash against the United Arab Emirates at the Mangaung Oval.
SA under-19s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Squad:
Bryce Parsons (Central Gauteng, capt), Khanya Cotani (North West, vice-capt), Luke Beaufort (Eastern Province), Jonathan Bird (Western Province), Merrick Brett (Northerns), Achille Cloete (Boland), Gerald Coetzee (Free State), Tyrese Karelse (South Western Districts), Mondli Khumalo (KwaZulu-Natal), Jack Lees (Central Gauteng), Andrew Louw (Northern Cape), Levert Manje (Central Gauteng), Odirile Modimokoane (North West), Pheko Moletsane (Free State), Tiaan van Vuuren (Eastern Province).
SA under-19s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Fixtures
January 17 - South Africa v Afghanistan at Diamond Oval
January 22 - South Africa v Canada at JB Marks Oval
January 25 - South Africa v UAE at Mangaung Oval
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Group Stage:
Group A: India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Japan
Group B: Australia, England, West Indies, Nigeria
Group C: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Scotland
Group D: Afghanistan, South Africa, UAE, Canada
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Hosts South Africa ready to kick-off ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
South Africa and Afghanistan kick off the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup on Friday, as the next generation of global stars strut their stuff on the world stage.
Sixteen teams will contest 48 matches during the next three weeks before the final at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Sunday February 9.
South Africa are hoping to become the first team to lift the title on home soil since Australia won the inaugural Youth Cricket World Cup in 1988.
But to do that they must overcome a handful of contenders, including defending champions India - who are on a mission to become the first to win back-to-back World Cups since Pakistan triumphed in 2004 and 2006.
South Africa are in Group D along with Afghanistan, Canada and United Arab Emirates. The young Proteas are strong favourites to emerge from their pool and will be aiming for their second title, after winning in 2014.
Former U17 Cricketer of the Year Bryce Parsons has the honour of captaining his country on home soil and has been described as a ‘natural leader’ by head coach Lawrence Mahatlane.
“There is a lot of flexibility with some special talent around, I am personally excited about this group and I am sure they will make the nation proud,” said head coach Mahatlane.
South Africa look in fine fettle following an eight-wicket warm-up win against Nigeria on Tuesday, which saw five bowlers take two wickets each as they dismissed their African rivals for just 61 runs.
They will aim to do the same to Afghanistan, but they will be no pushovers in Kimberley.
This is their sixth successive appearance at the U19 World Cup having made their breakthrough in 2010, while they beat England by 21 runs in their warm-up match.
Reigning champions India begin their campaign on Sunday against Group A rivals Sri Lanka, as they begin their bid for a record-extending fifth crown.
Paras Mhambrey’s men were an all-conquering force in 2019, winning the Under-19 Asia Cup in September and a Tri-Nations tournament with England and Bangladesh held on English soil.
They have not lost a bilateral series since the 2017 U19 World Cup, beating South Africa, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan away from home, while they beat Zimbabwe in their warm-up match by 23 runs thanks to half-centuries from Tilak Varma and captain Priyam Garg.
Sri Lanka and New Zealand are yet to win the tournament, although the Black Caps did finish runners-up in 1998 and have hosted the event three times, including in 2018.
Japan cannot be ruled out in a tight group. Eleven of their squad will be eligible for the 2022 U19 World Cup and their players will doubtless soak up plenty of experience from competing against established Test nations.
The team, coached by Dhugal Bedingfield and captained by Marcus Thurgate, will hope to pack a punch with off-spinner Yugandhar Retharekar capable of breaking up batting line-ups.
Group B is perhaps the one to watch with three former champions in Australia, England and West Indies converging.
The three nations – whose senior sides have all won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup – are joined by Nigeria on their U19 World Cup debut.
Nigeria face Australia in their first match, while the highly-anticipated clash between Australia and England is set for January 23 at Diamond Oval in Kimberley.
Pakistan are in Group C with Bangladesh, who will look to bring their fine form over recent years to the big stage of the U19 Cricket World Cup.
They will be led by captain Akbar Ali who has already declared his side can not only progress from a group that also contains Scotland and Zimbabwe but go on to win the entire tournament.
In three weeks’ time, we will see who does just that.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures
Group A Fixtures: 18 January: New Zealand v Japan – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom; 19 January: India v Sri Lanka – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 21 January: India v Japan – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 22 January: New Zealand v Sri Lanka – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 24 January: India v New Zealand – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 25 January: Sri Lanka v Japan – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom
Group B Fixtures: 18 January: Australia v West Indies – Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 20 January: England v West Indies – Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 20 January: Australia v Nigeria – Country Club B Field, Kimberley; 23 January: Australia v England – Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 23 January: West Indies v Nigeria – Country B Club Field, Kimberley; 25 January: England v Nigeria – Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Group C fixtures: 18 January: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom; 19 January: Pakistan v Scotland – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom; 21 January: Bangladesh v Scotland – Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom; 22 January: Pakistan v Zimbabwe – Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom; 24 January: Pakistan v Bangladesh – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom; 25 January: Zimbabwe v Scotland – Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom
Group D fixtures: 17 January: South Africa v Afghanistan – De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 18 January: United Arab Emirates v Canada – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 22 January: Afghanistan v United Arab Emirates – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom; 22 January: South Africa v Canada – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom; 24 January: Afghanistan v Canada – Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom; 25 January: South Africa v United Arab Emirates – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
South Africa and Afghanistan kick off the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup on Friday, as the next generation of global stars strut their stuff on the world stage.
Sixteen teams will contest 48 matches during the next three weeks before the final at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom on Sunday February 9.
South Africa are hoping to become the first team to lift the title on home soil since Australia won the inaugural Youth Cricket World Cup in 1988.
But to do that they must overcome a handful of contenders, including defending champions India - who are on a mission to become the first to win back-to-back World Cups since Pakistan triumphed in 2004 and 2006.
South Africa are in Group D along with Afghanistan, Canada and United Arab Emirates. The young Proteas are strong favourites to emerge from their pool and will be aiming for their second title, after winning in 2014.
Former U17 Cricketer of the Year Bryce Parsons has the honour of captaining his country on home soil and has been described as a ‘natural leader’ by head coach Lawrence Mahatlane.
“There is a lot of flexibility with some special talent around, I am personally excited about this group and I am sure they will make the nation proud,” said head coach Mahatlane.
South Africa look in fine fettle following an eight-wicket warm-up win against Nigeria on Tuesday, which saw five bowlers take two wickets each as they dismissed their African rivals for just 61 runs.
They will aim to do the same to Afghanistan, but they will be no pushovers in Kimberley.
This is their sixth successive appearance at the U19 World Cup having made their breakthrough in 2010, while they beat England by 21 runs in their warm-up match.
Reigning champions India begin their campaign on Sunday against Group A rivals Sri Lanka, as they begin their bid for a record-extending fifth crown.
Paras Mhambrey’s men were an all-conquering force in 2019, winning the Under-19 Asia Cup in September and a Tri-Nations tournament with England and Bangladesh held on English soil.
They have not lost a bilateral series since the 2017 U19 World Cup, beating South Africa, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan away from home, while they beat Zimbabwe in their warm-up match by 23 runs thanks to half-centuries from Tilak Varma and captain Priyam Garg.
Sri Lanka and New Zealand are yet to win the tournament, although the Black Caps did finish runners-up in 1998 and have hosted the event three times, including in 2018.
Japan cannot be ruled out in a tight group. Eleven of their squad will be eligible for the 2022 U19 World Cup and their players will doubtless soak up plenty of experience from competing against established Test nations.
The team, coached by Dhugal Bedingfield and captained by Marcus Thurgate, will hope to pack a punch with off-spinner Yugandhar Retharekar capable of breaking up batting line-ups.
Group B is perhaps the one to watch with three former champions in Australia, England and West Indies converging.
The three nations – whose senior sides have all won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup – are joined by Nigeria on their U19 World Cup debut.
Nigeria face Australia in their first match, while the highly-anticipated clash between Australia and England is set for January 23 at Diamond Oval in Kimberley.
Pakistan are in Group C with Bangladesh, who will look to bring their fine form over recent years to the big stage of the U19 Cricket World Cup.
They will be led by captain Akbar Ali who has already declared his side can not only progress from a group that also contains Scotland and Zimbabwe but go on to win the entire tournament.
In three weeks’ time, we will see who does just that.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 Fixtures
Group A Fixtures: 18 January: New Zealand v Japan – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom; 19 January: India v Sri Lanka – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 21 January: India v Japan – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 22 January: New Zealand v Sri Lanka – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 24 January: India v New Zealand – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 25 January: Sri Lanka v Japan – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom
Group B Fixtures: 18 January: Australia v West Indies – Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 20 January: England v West Indies – Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 20 January: Australia v Nigeria – Country Club B Field, Kimberley; 23 January: Australia v England – Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 23 January: West Indies v Nigeria – Country B Club Field, Kimberley; 25 January: England v Nigeria – Diamond Oval, Kimberley
Group C fixtures: 18 January: Bangladesh v Zimbabwe – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom; 19 January: Pakistan v Scotland – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom; 21 January: Bangladesh v Scotland – Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom; 22 January: Pakistan v Zimbabwe – Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom; 24 January: Pakistan v Bangladesh – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom; 25 January: Zimbabwe v Scotland – Witrand Oval, Potchefstroom
Group D fixtures: 17 January: South Africa v Afghanistan – De Beers Diamond Oval, Kimberley; 18 January: United Arab Emirates v Canada – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein; 22 January: Afghanistan v United Arab Emirates – North West University Oval, Potchefstroom; 22 January: South Africa v Canada – JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom; 24 January: Afghanistan v Canada – Ibbies Oval, Potchefstroom; 25 January: South Africa v United Arab Emirates – Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
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First match between SA and AFG getting underway soon.
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Afghanistan seem to be land of wrist spinners
Pakistan need to have a talent hunt in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan
Pakistan need to have a talent hunt in tribal areas bordering Afghanistan
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Afghanistan chasing 130.
Just tuned in and saw this Coetzee guy clocking around 145kph.
Just tuned in and saw this Coetzee guy clocking around 145kph.
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Home team SA loosing its first match to Afg by 7 wickets. Not a good start to the tournament for SA.
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Afghan under 25s looked sharp today
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Afghanistan U25 once again performs well. The performances against them should be taken as a pinch of salt tbh
Well done boys - Nipun (Mritunjoy) could have been really handy against India in final, as they play spin better. A bit disappointed with Emon, but not much time now for experiment - they should have played Prantik from first game. But, kid is 16, will get his chance in next WC Inshallah.
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Would be great if they can upset India in the final - good for their cricket.
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