CRICKET South Africa (CSA) sent their best wishes to the nine pupils of King Edward VII High School (KES) who were seriously injured when struck by lightning in Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
The boys, all members of the 1st XI, were putting the covers on the pitch when the tragic event occurred.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are deeply saddened by this tragic event,\u201d commented CSA Acting CEO Jacques Faul. \u201cThe boys are very much in our thoughts and in our prayers and we send best wishes not only to them for a full recovery but to the school community as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Proteas captain Graeme Smith, a former pupil of the school, also sent best wishes on behalf of the national team.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an unfortunately tragedy that has happened to the KES boys. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their loved ones and families during this difficult and sad time.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Proteas would like to wish the nine boys a speedy recovery, and we hope to see them back on the cricket field as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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