DAY THREE COCA-COLA® KHAYA MAJOLA CRICKET WEEK HERO OF THE DAY ANNOUNCED

Matthew Pollard from KwaZulu Natal has been named the Coca-Cola® Hero of the day for day 3 of the 2018 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.  Matthew was elected as the deserving recipient of the award by a Coca-Cola® appointed panel of cricket experts after he took 4 wickets for 11 runs of the match against the Free State at Bishops. When he started bowling Free State were 73/2 chasing 150 to win. He bowled brilliantly and by the end of his 4 overs Free State were in serious trouble at 104/7. Free State ended up only scoring 116/9 and lost to KwaZulu-Natal by 33 runs.

“When I started bowing, I saw that we were under pressure so I just tried to keep it simple and let Free State make mistakes. I was happy that my strategy worked for me and I managed to help my team win today. It is an honor to win the Coca-Cola® Hero of the Day but now it’s important to keep humble and continue to bowl well. ” said Matthew.

Interesting T20 stats from past Coca-Cola® Khaya Majola Cricket Weeks

• 2015, the first ever T20 century at the week was registered  by Anthony Daiken, Anthony was given the Coca-Cola® Hero of the Day for his efforts.
• 2017, Jason Raubenheimer took 5/17 for Border against North West in a T20 match and that is still the best figures in T20 bowling at the Coca-Cola® Khaya Majola Cricket Week.

BORDER PLAYERS BOUNCE BACK

BORDER PLAYERS BOUNCE BACK

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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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COCA-COLA KHAYA MAJOLA CRICKET WEEK HERO OF THE DAY (DAY 1)

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.”

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About The Coca-Cola Company
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

Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week: Free State players to look out for Gerald Coetzee

Name: Gerald Coetzee

Age: 17

Team: Free State

School: Saint Andrew’s College

Batting and Bowling Skills: All rounder

Previous Provincial weeks: 2016 Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week

Cricket Hero and why: I have three heroes. Dale Steyn because he is a quick bowler and is a great example of class and control. Hardus Viljoen because he is an out and out quick bowler and puts everything into every ball that he bowls. David Miller because he is one of the cleanest hitters of the ball.

What do you think makes a hero: A hero is not only someone that performs well and leads his team on the field, but he also must be a role model off the field and needs to know that what he does off the field will influence the behaviour of people that look up to him.

What are your highlights of the season so far? St Andrews played in a tournament in Zimbabwe and I hit three scores off 70 and one off 150 in a row. I have chipped in the whole season with 2-3 wickets per game. I hit 80 runs and took 5 wickets against Centurion. I hope that I will be able to play first class cricket in the near future with friends like Wiaan Mulder, Jason Niemand, Nkona Manyaka, Matthew Bretzkee and Jade de Klerk who have all already played senior cricket.

What are you expecting from this year’s tournament? Last year I made the Colts team so this year I would like to make the SA Schools team and then continue playing for the SA U19s.

Who are the players to look out for: Jason Niemand and Akhona Mnyaka