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3 April 2009
Supporting the "pipeline" of player development: from Standard Bank Under13 Week to Standard Bank ODI team
Eleven members of the current Standard Bank ODI squad has participated in at least one of three Standard Bank supported development initiatives, with ten involved in Standard Bank High Performance Cricket in the last four years.
Standard Bank's sole sponsorship of the limited overs team is their most high-profile contribution to the game, but their substantial investment in Cricket South Africa's (CSA) development properties also ensures the nurturing of cricketers through the "pipeline".
Standard Bank partners CSA in three key programmes: Standard Bank High Performance Cricket - encompassing the Standard Bank National Cricket Academy and the High Performance Programme; Standard Bank Schools Development Programme; and the Standard Bank Under 13 National Cricket Week.
The investment by Standard Bank assists CSA with growing and guiding young cricketers, as well as the building of future national players and teams.
"Notwithstanding the tremendous support CSA receives from other sponsors in their development programmes, Standard Bank's partnership with CSA at these different levels assists in the delivery of sustainable long-term structures for the benefit of South African cricket," says Clement Motale, Director Group Sponsorships Standard Bank.
"In essence, Standard Bank supports young cricketers through the ranks - beginning with an age group week and schools cricket. Players selected for the Standard Bank National Cricket Academy return to the professional franchise system with the potential to undergo further support, training and mentoring via the High Performance Programme (HPP) before national selection," he adds.
Current Standard Bank ODI squad's participation in the three programmes:
Standard Bank
ODI squad
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Standard Bank
Under13 Week *
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Standard Bank
National Cricket Academy *
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Standard Bank
High Performance Programme *
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| Graeme Smith |
1993, 1994 |
- |
- |
| Johan Botha |
1994, 1995 |
2001 |
2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Hashim Amla |
- |
2001, 2002 |
2006, 2007 |
| Mark Boucher |
1989 |
1996 |
- |
| AB de Villiers |
1996, 1997 |
- |
- |
| JP Duminy |
1996 |
2005 |
2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Herschelle Gibbs |
1985, 1986 |
1995 |
- |
| Jacques Kallis |
1987, 1988 |
1996 |
- |
| Albie Morkel |
1994 |
2001 |
2006, 2007 |
| Morne Morkel |
- |
2005 |
2006, 2007 |
| Makhaya Ntini |
- |
1996 |
- |
| Wayne Parnell |
2002 |
2008 |
- |
| Dale Steyn |
- |
- |
2006, 2007 |
| Vaughn van Jaarsveld |
1997, 1998 |
2005 |
2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Roelof van der Merwe |
1997 |
2008 |
- |
| Yusuf Abdulla |
- |
2007 |
2007, 2008 |
*Standard Bank has sponsored the Under 13 week since 1997; and High Performance Cricket since 2005 - prior Under13, National Academy & HPP attendance is noted in italics
Outline of programmes
The Standard Bank High Performance Programme (HPP) is a vital conduit between franchise cricket and the Proteas, and is designed to help Proteas aspirants to take the step to become significant Test, ODI and Pro20 players. The HPP works closely with the franchises as part of CSA's integrated "pipeline" to help players reach their full potential. Selected players are identified and invited to undergo High Performance training in order to ensure their talents are developed to the full.
The Standard Bank National Cricket Academy (NCA) provides a focused process to fast track the nation's best young players into first class and international cricket, and preparing them for the challenges of professional cricket. The NCA brings together a group of players from CSA's Affiliates and Associate members and represent a group from which CSA is able to draw the talent for the national teams, South Africa 'A', Emerging Squad and eventually the Proteas. Each year, approximately 20 candidates undergo four months of intense training at the University of Pretoria's High Performance Centre (HPC).
The Standard Bank Under13 Week is the annual age-group tournament for CSA franchises and affiliates. Boys representing 16 teams from around South Africa attend the official week, staged at a different venue each year.
The week is about bringing young cricketers together so that they develop and hone their cricketing skills in a competitive environment. It is also aimed at facilitating life-skills, communication and encouraging interaction between learners from diverse backgrounds.
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