{"id":4212,"date":"2011-09-13T13:24:08","date_gmt":"2011-09-13T11:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/09\/all-star-celebrity-line-up-for-cricket-sixes-tournament\/"},"modified":"2011-09-13T13:24:08","modified_gmt":"2011-09-13T11:24:08","slug":"all-star-celebrity-line-up-for-cricket-sixes-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/all-star-celebrity-line-up-for-cricket-sixes-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"All Star Celebrity Line Up for Cricket Sixes Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"

Port Elizabeth will play host to the first of six Celebrity Cricket Sixes tournaments to be held at venues across South Africa from September 24.<\/p>\n

Organisers have announced an all-star line-up of over 50 sporting icons and entertainers who will make up the six-a-side teams doing battle in the name of fun and charity.<\/p>\n

Following the success of last year\u2019s inaugural event in Port Elizabeth, Kemsley Park has been chosen as the new venue for the kick-off of the nationwide tour.<\/p>\n

Thereafter, the road show will visit Bloemfontein (October 16), Randburg (October 23), Pretoria (November 5), Durban (November 19) and Cape Town<\/a> (November 26).<\/p>\n

Although the format resembled that of the Hong Kong Sixes, organiser Laurence Finn said the public could expect to see rugby, soccer and cricket World Cup icons go up against Olympic athletes and entertainers.<\/p>\n

Makhaya Ntini heads up the host of famous faces that includes fellow cricketers Dave Callaghan, Kenny McEwan, Pieter Strydom and Rudi Bryson, who will each captain a side.<\/p>\n

Some of the most recognisable rugby names in the squad are Springbok legends Danie Gerber, Robbie Kempson and De Wet Barry, and EP Kings<\/a> players Rory Duncan, Mzwandile Stick and Jaco van Schalkwyk.<\/p>\n

They will be joined by Olympic pole-vaulter Okkert Brits, javelin thrower Philip Spies and former national superbike champion Arushen Moodley, among others.<\/p>\n

Finn said the idea for the tournament originated in England, but his company had secured the South African licensing rights and added the celebrity twist.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou always sit at home and wonder which sporting celebs would be good at another sport. This tournament answers those questions.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the unique handicap format allows teams to remain competitive. \u201cEach team consists of a national cricket legend, a provincial cricketer, a rugby legend, two other non-cricketers as well as a business figure.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the fastest form of cricket, Finn said the Celebrity Cricket Sixes was designed for entertainment. \u201cEach tournament consists of 10 matches and each of these lasts for six overs a side.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said the response from celebrity participants had been positive. \u201cThey had all heard about last year\u2019s event and were keen to help us take it national.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finn said all the players had donated their time because it was for a good cause. The event\u2019s charitable beneficiaries are the Cancer Association of South Africa and JAG Foundation.<\/p>\n

As was the case last year, players will interact with spectators before, during and after matches.<\/p>\n

All Rugby World Cup matches would be shown live on the big screen, said Finn. \u201cWho wouldn\u2019t want to watch a test match alongside your favourite sporting icon?\u201d<\/p>\n

Each tournament features a charity dinner the evening before where celebrities will share their funniest stories. The Port Elizabeth dinner takes place on Friday, September 23, and the theme \u2013 \u201cWhat happens on tour, stays on tour; or does it?\u201d \u2013 says it all.<\/p>\n

The cost is R2\u00a0500 for a table of 10 or R250 per person. A spitbraai is included.<\/p>\n

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Makhaya Ntini (who seems to have lifted Justin Kreusch’s Shirt!), Dave Callaghan and Arushen Moodley will be among the well-known faces to take part in the Celebrity Cricket Sixes in Port Elizabeth on 24 September and at six other venues countrywide. Photo: Richard Huggard<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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