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Cricket South Africa (CSA) and KFC have announced the official start of the 2023/24 Mini-Cricket Provincial Festivals, which kicked off in Durban on Saturday.
KFC Mini-Cricket Festivals provide a platform for budding cricketers aged 8 to 12 to learn the fundamentals of the game. Yearly, the festivals provide an atmosphere filled with youthful energy and excitement as kids get a chance to bat, bowl, and field in a fun-filled day.
Mini-cricket, as an inclusive programme, brings together children from diverse backgrounds to participate in the exciting world of cricket.
The festivals are open to kids of all skill-levels across the 16 CSA affiliates, giving everyone a chance to experience the joy of cricket and learn from each other.
CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki, said;
“Durban has been buzzing with cricket and KFC this week, as the mini cricket festival kicked-off in the middle of KFC T20I series.
“Bringing together the thrill of the KFC Mini-Cricket program and the electrifying atmosphere of the KFC T20 Internationals in one venue is a celebration of cricket’s entire spectrum- from the joy of young talents taking their first steps on the pitch to the exhilaration of top players competing on the international stage.
“It is also a testament to the universal excitement that cricket ignites in all of us, regardless of age or background,” said Moseki.
“Thank you to our partners, KFC, who heed the call to level the playing field and provide opportunities for all who want to play the game,” Moseki concluded.
Andra Nel, KFC Marketing Manager: Brand and Purpose, shared her excitement at the opening of the new season for the KFC Mini – Cricket Festival. ” We are truly excited about the start of the 2023/2024 KFC Mini- Cricket festival season; the programme is about more than just keeping the children active; it is about levelling the playing field and ensuring that the programme has an impact on all aspects of their lives.” We are looking forward to hosting the festival in each province and seeing all of the children participate.”
Cricket South Africa (CSA) governs cricket in South Africa. Formed in 2002, it succeeded the United Cricket Board of South Africa (UCB) and became the sole governing body in 2008. CSA oversees all levels of cricket, including national teams for men and women, and is a full ICC member and SASCOC affiliate.
