Bellville Cricket Club have stated intention to challenge the Western Province Cricket Association’s relegation of the first XI at this week’s members’ council meeting at Newlands.
Earlier this month, the WPCA listed Bellville Cricket Club’s first and second XI as relegated to the 2022-23 WPCA first division A and reserve division B, respectively.
Bellville Cricket Club statement
“We, as club, have raised our concerns and objection to WPCA on 13 April 2022,” read a social media statement from Bellville Cricket Club chairman Selwyn van Noordwyk.
“We will be addressing various issues at the WPCA members’ council meeting on Wednesday, 22 June 2022, regarding this sensitive issue.
“Club members and supporters are requested not to make any comments that might implicate the club or WPCA.
“Rest assured that we will be taking a firm stance regarding the current promotion-relegation policy of WPCA.”
Bellville Cricket Club relegation
Bellville Cricket Club’s first XI finished in 10th position in the 2021-22 WPCA premier league, which effectively comprised 11 teams.
The WPCA premier league traditionally includes 12 teams, but Langa Cricket Club had been suspended during the 2021-22 season.
That suspension was lifted prior to the last match of the 2021-22 season. Historically, the two teams that finish at the bottom of the premier league standings get relegated.
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