KNYSNA NEWS - Local cricketing prospect Elro Spies was once again announced as part of the Garden Route Badgers U19 squad this week.
They will take part in the CSA Khaya Majola U19 tournament that will be hosted in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) from 16 to 20 December.
Spies, a Grade 12 learner at Knysna High School, is no stranger to the U19 setup. This is the third straight year that he has been selected as part of the squad, having earned his first call-up when he was just 16 years old.
A talented leg-spinner who offers an array of variations as well as a safe pair of hands in the field, Spies is also a top-order batsman, certifying him as a batting all-rounder.
He has also represented the SWD union at the U13 level and will be bringing a wealth of experience of age-group provincial cricket this year.
Further to this, Spies has also been playing club cricket for the Knysna Cavaliers for three years already, a factor that can only bolster his prospects going forward.
The U19 team will not only be looking ahead to the Khaya Majola week at the end of the year, but will need to keep their sights firmly on the immediate challenge that awaits them in the form of the SWD T20 Competition. Drawn in Pool E alongside George, Blanco and Thembalethu cricket clubs, the U19s will be starting the T20 campaign this weekend.
The youngsters will face all three of their opponents in one go on Saturday 23 September. First up is George, following which they will take on Blanco before the day concludes with their match against Thembalethu. All three fixtures will be played at Rooirivierrif in George.
Elro Spies cuts the ball away while in action for Knysna Cavaliers.
The Garden Route Badgers U/19 team members are:
Charl-Francois Marais (Outeniqua High School – captain), Enathi Khishini (Thembalethu High School – vice-captain), Zander Nel, Stefan May (both Outeniqua High), Elro Spies (Knysna High), Davino Koert (George High), Zane Greyling, Jessie Lewis (both Point High School), Igcobe Khishini (Imizamo Yethu Secondary), Corné Kennedy (Oakdale Agricultural High), Thurstin Murphy (Bridgton Senior Secondary), Sibabawle Msi (Jonga High School) and Josh Karelse (Protea High School).
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