Alex cricketer and Proteas spin bowler lauds KFC Mini Cricket programme
Alex cricketer and Proteas female spin bowler Raisibe Ntozakhe, herself a product of the mini- cricket coaching, has heaped praise on the KFC Mini-Cricket programme as it marked its 40th anniversary.
Alex cricketer and Proteas female spin bowler Raisibe Ntozakhe has lauded the KFC Mini-Cricket development programme as the springboard of cricket talent in the country.
Ntozakhe, herself a product of the programme while a learner at Skeen Primary School, told Alex News in an interview that she was a product of mini-cricket at age six when it was still known as Bakers Mini Cricket.Ntozakhe was speaking on the sidelines of yet another mini-cricket coaching programme on August 20 for schools in the Johannesburg metro, which also marked 40 years of the programme.
“I am very honoured to be part of the 40th anniversary of the mini cricket programme that shaped my career. I am what I am today in the cricket sporting world because of the mini cricket programme, and for that, I am very grateful,” Ntozakhe said.
The Proteas spin bowler, who has set her eyes on becoming the number one spin bowler in the world, encouraged young and upcoming cricketers to be patient and not rush their development progression and take one step at a time.
“I want them to believe in themselves and stay focused on reaching their dreams,” said Ntozakhe, who harbours dream of writing a book about her rise in the cricketing world and what it takes to succeed in the game and sport in general.
“I have also set my eyes towards acquiring a Level 3 coaching licence so that when my playing days come to an end, I can continue to give back to a sport that made me what I am today.”
Talking about giving back, Ntozakhe said she participated in coaching clinics organised by the Alexandra Cricket Club as a way of giving back to the community for all their support. “I am also passionate about the development of cricketing hopefuls in our township in the hope of unearthing the cricket gems of the future.”
Seven primary schools from Alexandra, Dr Knak, Ekukhanyisweni, Gordon, Ikage, Skeen, M C Weiler and Iphutheng, all brought their keen cricketers for the one-day coaching programme at the Wanderers Stadium on August 20.
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