CLT20 Team analysis: Chevrolet Warriors

 Chevrolet Warriors are playing all the four group games on their home pitch (at St. George's Park in Port Elizabeth). Warriors are the Champions of Standard Bank Pro 20 Series but they suffered serious blow when Jacques Kallis opted to play for Bangalore Royal Challengers. When South African T20 player of the season, Colin Ingram is in their ranks, you should not underestimate them. Under home conditions, they are favourites to reach semi-finals from group A along with either Victoria Bushrangers or Chennai Superkings. Group A teams: Chevrolet Warriors, Chennai Super Kings, Victorian Bushrangers, Wayamba Elevens & Central Stags Districts Schedule of CLT20 matches: Vs Wayamba Elevens (September 11), Vs Victoria (September 13), Vs Central Districts Stags (September 18) & Vs Chennai Super Kings (September 22) CLT20 team rating: 8/10 CLT20 history: This is their first Champions League T20 tournament Qualification for 2010 CLT20 tournament: Warriors are the Champions of Standard Bank Pro 20 Series  Chevrolet Warriors CLT20 team: Coach: Russell Domingo Captain: David Jacobs Batsmen: Colin Ingram, Ashwell Prince, Craig Thyssen & Jon Jon Smuts All-rounders: Nicky Boje, Johan Botha, Justin Kreusch & Lyall Meyer Wicket-keepers: Mark Boucher, Arno Jacobs Bowlers: Juan Theron, Makhaya Ntini, Garnett Kruger & Lonwabo Tsotsobe Big setback: Jacques Kallis opted to play for Bangalore Royal Challengers. Warriors missed most consistent T20 batsman and useful all-rounder.  Chevrolet Warriors T20 team analysis:  Strengths: 1. Warriors are playing all the 4 group games on the home pitch. Schedule has enough gap for rest and planning. 2. Colin Ingram is the South African T20 cricketer of the season. He is in sensational form this season. 3. Mark Boucher is a world class keeper and all-rounder. 4. Nicky Boje is a spinner and all-rounder. 5. Never underestimate Juan Theron at St. George's Park in Port Elizabeth 6. As home team, … [Read more...]

10 teams in 2010 CLT20

 No team from England will participate in the 2010 Champions league cricket. Due to conflict with English county schedule, no county from current T20 world cup winners will participate in the CL T20 tournament in this year. So, only 10 teams will participate in stead of 12 teams in the 2010 CL T20 tournament. Nine teams have already qualified while one team from West Indies will be known soon. 2010 Champions League cricket tournament will be held in South Africa in September. 10 teams will play in 23 matches in this prestigious tournament.  Venues for 2010 Champions League Tournament: 1. Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg 2. Kingsmead Stadium in Durban 3. St. Georges Park in Port Elizabeth 4. Centurion Park in Centurion  2010 CL T20 cricket Teams: 1. India: Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians and Bangalore Royal Challengers 2. Australia: Victorian Bushrangers and South Australian Redbacks 3. South Africa: Warriors and Hiweld Lions 4. New Zealand: Central Stags 5. Sri Lanka: Wayamba Lions 6. West Indies: To be announced Champions League will feature many top class cricketers from India, Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and West Indies. Best player in 2010 T20 World Cup, Kevin Pietersen will play for Bangalore.  … [Read more...]