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MANDLA VOLUNTEERS FOR AFRICA CRICKET

04/05/2022 09:23:00 Pholsile Hlophe

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MBABANE – Eswatini Cricket Association (ECA) Operations Manager Mandla Dlamini is actively representing the kingdom in the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) Board.

Dlamini is tasked with monitoring and delivering monthly reports on cricket development activities of the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) in the southern African region. He hinted on his position during the Ladies Cricket Festival dubbed ‘Back to the Game’ -an event held on Saturday at the Malkerns Sports and Country Club alongside the Juniors’ one-day Cup. His monthly activity submissions to the ACA involve cricket domestic leagues, ladies’ cricket, junior cricket, senior cricket, academy activities, coaching aspects and any other aspects relating to the development of the sport.

Opportunities

“I am still volunteering for now and I believe that greater opportunities await me in the broad spectrum of cricket in the African Region. I love cricket and it’s always a pleasure working with the teams and delivering these reports on the development of cricket. Ladies cricket development is one of the International Cricket Council’s goals and the ladies cricket festival will also be entailed in the report before we resume the league,” Dlamini said.

He highlighted the ample opportunities in cricket in terms of administrative work and encouraged members of the public to look of for opportunities that would enhance their growth and secure them a good future. ECA President Rueben ‘Rhoo’ Nxumalo commended Dlamini for his leadership and exemplary character. “Having someone representing the kingdom of Eswatini in the ACA Board is good for us in terms of international recognition. Mandla is dedicated to cricket and is well versed on what is happening regionally. Volunteering for these duties is an advantage that can earn him a permanent position,” Nxumao said.

He urged the cricket family to also look out for online umpiring courses as the country was still in the process of creating a wide pool of umpires and coaches to assist in the development of cricket in Eswatini.