Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the list of nominees for the 2021/22 CSA Awards.
Aimed at recognising the leading men and women in both national and international fronts, the virtual award ceremony will be held on Sunday, 14 August 2022 at 19h00 and broadcast on SuperSport Cricket (Channel 212).
This season, CSA welcomed the new two division, fifteen-team first-class system; which replaced the franchise system. The new structure saw both Division One and Two teams participate in the CSA T20 Knockout Competition; as well as competing for the CSA Four-Day Series and the CSA One-Day Domestic Cup, in the respective divisions. Division One teams also played the CSA T20 Challenge in a Managed Event Environment (MEE) in Gqeberha.
The 2021/22 season also saw a minimal return to normal, with a limited number of spectators allowed to attend matches all around the country.
The national teams continued to make their mark internationally, with a season of dominance and immense growth for the Proteas.
The Proteas Test team closed the season without losing a series. They defeated West Indies in their own back yard, drew against New Zealand in New Zealand, before securing victories over India and Bangladesh in South Africa. The Test team also moved into the number one position in the World Test Championship rankings.
The ODI and T20 teams have blasted their way back to talkability. Having won four out of their five matches at the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, the Proteas won all the T20 series – against West Indies, Ireland, and Sri Lanka. They followed that up with beating India in their ODI series at home, only losing one series – against Bangladesh and drawing against Ireland.
The Momentum Proteas had another remarkable year as they finished the season unbeaten in One-Day International series, including victories at home (2-1) and away (4-1) against the West Indies.
The 2021/22 season culminated with a thrilling ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign in New Zealand. They accomplished an exhilarating semi-final finish and maintained their second spot on the ICC Women’s ODI rankings.
With the focus last season mainly on 50-over cricket, the Proteas Women only played one series in the shorter format against the team from the Caribbean, drawing the 1-1.
This year’s judging panel for the CSA Awards consists of Jeremy Fredericks (Convenor), Natalie Germanos, Crystl Arnold, Lungani Zama, Stuart Hess and Clinton Du Preez.
CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki, said:
“It is with great honour and privilege to congratulate all the nominees for the 2021/22 CSA Awards.
“This is the time where we celebrate the achievements of our Men and Women and the platforms that have nurtured the talent to ensure our stars can grow and excel in the game.
“Our teams have really shown to be amongst the best in the world of cricket. Through these prestigious awards, CSA wishes to honour and celebrate every single individual who has been the heart-beat of making this season the resounding success it was.”
2021/22 CSA AWARDS NOMINEES
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS – DOMESTIC
CSA UMPIRES’ UMPIRE OF THE YEAR
Lubabalo Gcuma
Allahudien Paleker
Stephen Harris
CSA UMPIRE OF THE YEAR
Allahudien Paleker
Lubabalo Gcuma
Stephen Harris
Arno Jacobs
DOMESTIC NEWCOMER OF THE SEASON
Kyle Simmonds (Six Gun Grill Western Province)
Tristan Stubbs (Gbets Warriors)
Mitchell van Buuren (Imperial Lions)
Daniel Smith (Six Gun Grill Western Province)
DIVISION 1 COACH OF THE SEASON
Wandile Gwavu (Imperial Lions)
Mandla Mashimbyi (Momentum Multiply Titans)
Salieg Nackerdien (Six Gun Grill Western Province)
DIVISION 2 COACH OF THE SEASON
Mark Charlton (Northern Cape Heat)
Garry Hampson (Six Gun Grill South Western Districts)
Michael Smith (KZN Inland Tuskers)
T20 KNOCK OUT COMPETITION PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
Migael Pretorius (ITEC Knights)
Ottneil Baartman (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Herschell America (Six Gun Grill South Western Districts)
Rilee Rossouw (ITEC Knights)
Daryn Dupavillon (Hollywoodbets Dolphins))
DIVISION 1 T20 CHALLENGE PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Pieter Malan (Gbets Rocks)
Tabraiz Shamsi (Momentum Multiply Titans)
Tristan Stubbs (Gbets Warriors)
Ziyaad Abrahams (Gbets Rocks)
Shaun von Berg (Gbets Rocks)
DIVISION 1 4-DAY DOMESTIC SERIES PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Pieter Malan (Gbets Rocks)
Ryan Rickelton (Imperial Lions)
Simon Harmer (Momentum Multiply Titans)
David Bedingham (Six Gun Grill Western Province)
Kyle Simmonds (Six Gun Grill Western Province)
DIVISION 2 4-DAY DOMESTIC SERIES PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Thomas Kaber (Eastern Cape Iinyathi)
Michael Erlank (KZN Inland Tuskers)
Tshepang Dithole (KZN Inland Tuskers)
Evan Jones (Northern Cape Heat)
Sean Whitehead (Six Gun Grill South Western Districts)
DIVISION 1 ONE-DAY CUP PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Heinrich Klaasen (Momentum Multiply Titans)
Sisanda Magala (Imperial Lions)
Wihaan Lubbe (Gbets Warriors)
Sibonelo Makhanya (Momentum Multiply Titans)
Stiaan van Zyl (Gbets Rocks)
DIVISION 2 ONE-DAY CUP PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Benjamin van Niekerk (Mpumalanga Rhinos)
Keith Dudgeon (Tuskers)
Michael Erlank (Tuskers)
Ludwig Kaestner (Limpopo Impalas)
Beyers Swanepoel (Northern Cape Heat)
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS – INTERNATIONAL
MOMENTUM WOMEN’S T20 INTERNATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Laura Wolvaardt
Lizelle Lee
Ayabonga Khaka
Marizanne Kapp
MOMENTUM WOMEN’S ONE-DAY INTERNATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Laura Wolvaardt
Shabnim Ismail
Ayabonga Khaka
Marizanne Kapp
Sune Luus
SA WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Laura Wolvaardt
Shabnim Ismail
Ayabonga Khaka
Marizanne Kapp
Sune Luus
THE BEST DELIVERY FUELLED BY KFC
Ismail to Matthews
Klaas to Beaumont
Ismail to Martin
Klaas to Brunt
Harmer to Shanto
Olivier to Latham
Rabada to Blundell
Maharaj to Mitchell
INTERNATIONAL MEN’S NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Kyle Verreynne
Marco Jansen
Keegan Petersen
Sarel Erwee
T20 INTERNATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Quinton de Kock
Aiden Markram
Tabraiz Shamsi
Anrich Nortje
Kagiso Rabada
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Janneman Malan
Rassie van der Dussen
Quinton de Kock
Tabraiz Shamsi
Keshav Maharaj
TEST PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Dean Elgar
Temba Bavuma
Keshav Maharaj
Kagiso Rabada
Marco Jansen
Keegan Petersen
SA MEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Kagiso Rabada
Keshav Maharaj
Temba Bavuma
Rassie van der Dussen
Quinton de Kock
OTHER CATEGORIES
- DOMESTIC PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE SEASON
- SACA MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD
- SA WOMEN’S PLAYERS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
- SA MEN’S PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR
- MAKHAYA NTINI POWER OF CRICKET AWARD
- SA FANS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR
The Cricket South Africa National Weeks made a return this season after the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were reduced in the country.
The Under 16 Boys tournament was held in Tshwane, the Under 16 Girls in Gqeberha, U19 Girls in Paarl and the Khaya Majola U19 Week in Potchefstroom. The Rural Weeks were split into two sides between Inland and Coastal teams and the SA Rural side selected from top performers in both tournaments.
CSA Hubs, Blind Cricket, Community Cup, and Deaf Cricket are also some of the tournaments that resumed this season.
The CSA Women’s Provincial Leagues progressed to a home and away setup after the first round was played in a Bio-Secure Environment (BSE) in Johannesburg.
With changes in the CSA professional structures of the game, this year also marked the first season where provincial women signed semi-professional contracts as CSA continues to promote women’s cricket.
CSA Acting Head of Cricket Pathways, Edward Khoza, said:
“This is an exciting time for CSA and its Members as we recognise the performances of various role-players in the pathway.
“We celebrate the dedication and commitment shown by all the recipients on the way to achieving their respective individual recognition.
“I would like to take this opportunity to commend you on this latest success, which assures that the future fortunes of cricket in South Africa, through its vibrant pathways, are in good hands.”
2021/22 CSA AWARDS NOMINEES
AMATEUR AWARDS
KFC MINI-CRICKET COACH OF THE YEAR
Jerry Thulo (Lions Cricket)
Bellinda Allie (Eastern Province)
Patric Shai (Limpopo)
KFC MINI-CRICKET BUCKET LOADS OF GOOD AWARD
Lindeni Rosemary Mkhize (KZN Coastal)
Joseph Ngqasa (KEI Cricket)
Hendrik van Uys (Boland)
CSA BOYS U16 PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
Riley Norton (Boland)
Juan Viljoen (Free State)
Tristan van Schalkwyk (Easterns)
CSA GIRLS U16 PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
Humaira Ebrahim (North West)
Mpumelelo Mashiloane (Easterns)
Anelmari van Niekerk (Boland)
CSA GIRLS U19 PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
Elandri Janse van Rensburg (North West)
Madison Landsman (Easterns)
Katlego Setlhodi (North West)
KHAYA MAJOLA CRICKET WEEK PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
Nic Adendorf (Limpopo)
Ronan Hermann (Lions Cricket)
Nathan Jacobs (Boland)
CSA BLIND CRICKET PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Buhle Bhidla (Lions Cricket)
Asanda Bidla (Lions Cricket)
Mathula Dlamini (KZN)
CSA DEAF CRICKET PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Arthur Mcgee (Titans Cricket)
Dudley Rossouw (Titans Cricket)
Rivaj Ramjugernath (Lions Cricket)
CSA RURAL CRICKET PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Nathan Engelbrecht (Boland)
Kevin Pretorius (Free State)
Francois van Rooyen (SA Rural X1)
T20 COMMUNITY CUP PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
Nathan Engelbrecht (Boland)
Justin Behrens (Western Province)
Jesse Smit (KZN)
WOMEN’S PROVINCIAL COACH OF THE YEAR
Ruan Dercksen
Wynand Schmitt
Claire Terblanche
KEMACH EQUIPMENT GROUNDSMAN OF THE YEAR
Bryan Bloy – SuperSport Park Centurion
Bryan Frost – Willowmoore Park Benoni
Gert Janse van Rensburg – Diamond Oval Kimberley
CSA WOMEN’S PROVINCIAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Tazmin Brits (Senwes Dragons)
Micheala Andrews (Six Gun Grill SWD)
Delmi Tucker (Six Gun Grill Western Province)
OTHER CATEGORIES:
- CSA U19 PLAYER OF THE YEAR
- CSA STUDENT PLAYER OF THE YEAR
- CSA FAIRPLAY AWARD
