It's all systems go for high-performance cricket at Nelson Mandela Bay
Published: February 04, 2022<< BACK TO NEWS
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Cllr Eugene Johnson today officially launched the Cricket South Africa T20 series which kicks off on Monday, 7 February 2022, at the St. George’s Park Stadium.
During the launch, Mayor Johnson said the City was excited to host the 31-game series which will be televised as eight teams battle it out in Gqeberha.
The series comes after a long break of live and major cricket action in the Bay due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will give fully vaccinated cricket fans an opportunity to enjoy the festival of top-class cricket.
Mayor Johnson said: "As the City we want to pledge our support for the tournament. We realise the relationship between us and the EP Cricket has been there for a very long time and we don’t want to disturb that relationship as the local government of unity. We came to strengthen that relationship hence we are encouraging our communities to support this series.”
"They must come out in numbers and even watch on television. We understand that there will be advantages to the City, we know this will increase sales for local businesses as people will spend money during these days. We want to thank Cricket South Africa as this series will create jobs for our residents, it will enhance community pride and social cohesion.”
The Executive Mayor encouraged residents to vaccinate for COVID-19 as only vaccinated spectators will be allowed to enter the stadium.
Warriors Chief Executive Officer Dr Mark Williams said 2000 persons would be allowed at the stadium per day.
Cricket South Africa Vice President Donovan May said: "It is an honour to be here and to see that Cricket South Africa has entrusted St George’s Park to host the 20 days of cricket. I think it’s part of the first in the world that you get 20 days of cricket in one month, with two games a day. It’s iconic. As CSA we are showing our support that is why the games have been brought to Gqeberha. We are extremely excited.”
Participating teams in the CSA T20 are Gbet Rocks, Gbet Warriors, Momentum Multiply Titans, Six Gun Grill Western Province, Hollywood Dolphins, Imperial Lions, Itec Knights, and North West Dragons.
The series will run until 27 February 2022.
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Issued by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Communications Office.
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