Gideon Peters from Northerns has been
named the Coca-Cola Hero of the Day for day 1 of the 2017 Coca-Cola Khaya
Majola Cricket Week.
The prestigious Coca-Cola Hero of the
Day award is presented on each day of the tournament in recognition of a game
changing ‘hero’ moment. Gideon was selected
for the award by a Coca-Cola appointed panel of cricket experts after he took 4
wickets and ran out a player to take the 5 required wickets in Border’s second
innings to help Northerns win outright, a very rare outcome for the timed
cricket games at the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week.
“Sometimes things just fall into place
and work for you and that is what happened to me today. My captain only wanted
me to bowl 2 overs but I felt like I was on a roll and had more wickets in me.
I would like to thank my team mates for all the support they have given me both
today and before the tournament,” said a delighted Peters.
“Gideon was outstanding in his bowling
today, especially in the second innings. He was quick and accurate, and his
performance was definitely the turning point of the game. Well done to him on a
great performance,” said Proteas legend and Coca-Cola Hero of the Day panel
lead Victor Mpitsang.
Phindile Phiri, Coca-Cola Africa’s
Senior Communications Manager commented, “The Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket
Week is Where Heroes Are Made and for Gideon this is hopefully just the
beginning of a bright future in the game.
On behalf of Coca-Cola Africa I extend my congratulations to him. I
can’t wait to follow his career going forward as he works towards becoming a
hero of South African cricket.”
{ENDS}
Media Contact
Shawn Belluigi
About The Coca-Cola Company
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The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands include Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries each day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, create a safe, inclusive work
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