BORDER CAPTAIN LEADS FROM THE FRONT

BORDER CAPTAIN LEADS FROM THE FRONT

COCA-COLA KHAYA MAJOLA CRICKET WEEK

HERO OF THE DAY (DAY 4)

Sinethemba Qeshile from Border has been named the Coca-Cola Hero of the Day for day 4 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.  Sinethemba was selected for the award by a Coca-Cola appointed panel of cricket experts after he made a dominant 103 not out in 91 balls for his team followed up by taking 5 catches behind the stumps against KwaZulu-Natal Inland. 

“The team supported me throughout my innings and they were really excited for me when I got my hundred. I am just happy that I managed to score runs for the team,” said Sinethemba.

“Congratulations to Sinethemba Qeshile for scoring a dominant hundred followed up by taking 5 catches as a wicketkeeper. He had a strong performance today and as a captain led from the front with a powerful captain’s innings,” said Proteas legend and Coca-Cola Hero of the Day panel lead Victor Mpitsang.

Phindile Phiri, Coca-Cola Africa’s Senior Communications Manager commented, “Congratulations to Sinethemba for showing great character today by leading his team to a brilliant win. The Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Week is where heroes are made and we look forward to seeing many more heroic moments on the final day of the tournament.”

BORDER PLAYERS BOUNCE BACK

BORDER PLAYERS BOUNCE BACK

Coca-Cola® Khaya Majola Cricket Week

Hero of the day (day 2)

Jason Niemand from Border has been named the Coca-Cola Hero of the Day for day 2 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.  Jason was selected for the award by a Coca-Cola appointed panel of cricket experts after he bounced back from a tough day to hit 130 in 111 balls and take 2 for 26.

“This award means a lot to the whole team. As one of the senior more experienced players, it is important to lead by example. Today was a great match for us to show that we can bounce back especially after a challenging Day 1,” said Niemand.

“Congratulations to Jason, he played to his potential today and it shows a lot of character to bounce back from a performance like yesterday. To score a hundred in less than a run a ball and to take 2 wickets is exceptional! Heroes need to lead by example and Jason showed that he is a hero in his team,” 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 synonymous in showcasing the best in the country’s, up and coming, youth cricket talent and Where Heroes Are Made. For players like Jason this is hopefully a great start to a bright future in the game.  On behalf of Coca-Cola Africa we extend our congratulations to him and wish him all the best with his cricketing career.

To follow all the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week action follow #WhereHeroesAreMade on social media.

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