The Global Cricket Tournament is sponsored by John Deere and is taking place at Irene Country Club, Gauteng, South Africa on 4, 5 and 6 January 2024.
Eastern Storm team is thrilled to be taking part in the inaugural Global Cricket Tournament and their team is comprised of two international players, two marquee players, six u/23 players and three wildcard players.
The Coach, Adele van Eck is confident in the team selection and that the international players are bringing their expertise to the team as wicket-keeper and top-order batsman.
The team announced to date is as follows:
The International players
- Erika Oda
- Mezerly Gorases
The Marquee players
- Alysia Rudolph
- Kayleigh Craig
The u/23 players
- Ashleigh v Wyk
- Leeyandre Bentley
- Mpumelelo Mashiloane
- Michaela Edwards
- Payton Coppin
- Thelma Makhubula
The Wildcard players
- Kanenelo Mokoena
- Mieke v Voorst
- Siphokuhle Masisela
It is interesting that the average age of the u/23 players is 16 years old but have been identified as promising talent in the game of cricket.
This Global Cricket Tournament is giving players the opportunity to play in a team with both International, professional and up-and-coming talent in cricket. It’s all about #CatchingDreams in the game of cricket!