Proteas star added to Khaya Majola Week panel

Coca-Cola South Africa has added extra shine to the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week by announcing former Proteas player, Robin Peterson, as the face of the Coca-Cola Hero of the Day.

Peterson will lead a panel of experts tasked with selecting the Coca-Cola Hero of the Day award winner at this year’s event in Bloemfontein from 15 to 21 December.

Peterson said, “Having played in the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Week myself, I can testify that this tournament is a significant stepping stone in the career of a young cricketer. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to play a part in the country’s premier youth cricket tournament and to lead the Coca-Cola Hero of the Day judging panel, which has already uncovered multiple young heroes.”

Spokesperson Shawn Belluigi said, “The Coca-Cola Hero of the Day is not necessarily your typical man of the match award. He is the wicketkeeper who made an amazing dive catch, a tail-ender who smashed a reverse sweep for six to win the match or even the player showing sportsmanship and embodying the spirit of the gentleman’s game”

Fetsi Mbele, senior communications manager at the company said, “The Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Cricket Week is, without a doubt, the primary platform for identifying the future heroes of South African cricket. It is, therefore, fitting to appoint an established hero, who is also a graduate of the tournament, to scout our future stars.

“At Coca-Cola, we are immensely proud to continue our support of the development of youth cricket in South Africa through the Coca-Cola Khaya Majola Week and the Coca-Cola T20 Schools Challenge. We can’t wait to have Robin add an extra level of expertise to our Coca-Cola Hero of the Day judging process.”

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