Andre Geldenhuys replaces Mohsin Khan in Boland Over-40 squad

Andre Geldenhuys has joined the Boland Over-40 squad for May 2023’s inter-provincial tournament in Johannesburg.

Geldenhuys has replaced Mohsin Khan, who withdrew from the 15-man squad.

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“It is with regret we have to announce Mohsin Khan had to withdraw from the Boland Over-40 cricket team due to personal reasons. Mohsin will be missed,” read a statement from Boland Veterans Cricket.

“On the bright side, we have a number of talented players and we would like to welcome and
congratulate Andre Geldenhuys on his selection for the Boland Over-40 team. Andre brings a
wealth of experience to the team.”

Last week, Boland Over-40 added Claude Chantler to the squad. Chantler had not been included in the original 14, but was added to the extended 15.

Updated Boland Over-40 squad

1. Dave Bakker (captain)
2. Elroy Abrahams
3. James Albanie
4. Johan Klopper
5. Andre Geldenhuys
6. Louis Koen
7. Ruben Matthews
8. Wayne Minnies
9. Gasant Moller
10. Mark Nel
11. Alan Sherratt
12. Thomas Smith
13. Abdul-aziz Temoor
14. Rikus Walters
15. Claude Chantler

The inter-provincial tournament will feature former Proteas cricketers. Batsman Alviro Petersen and seamer Garnett Kruger have been selected for the Lions Over-40 squad. Batsman Ashwell Prince will captain Western Province Over-40.

Several former first-class cricketers will participate in the tournament as well, including Lions Over-40 quintet Matthew Harris, Warren Dugmore, Johan Fourie, Gareth Flusk and Solmzi Ndima.

Titans Over-40 have former Cape Cobras batsman Derek Brand. East Rand Over-40 have former Dolphins batsman Kyle Smit.

Over-40 inter-provincial tournament background

Wanderers Cricket Club and Old Edwardians Cricket Club will host the inter-provincial tournament, which will feature eight teams:

• Western Province Over-40;
• Boland Over-40;
• Border Over-40;
• Eastern Province Over-40;
• Dolphins Over-40;
• Titans Over-40;
• East Rand Over-40; and
• Lions Over-40.

The tournament is scheduled to start on 8 May and end on 12 May. Matches will be contested over 45 overs per innings.

South Africa will host the Over-40 World Cup in 2024. South Africa hosted the Over-50 World Cup earlier this year.

More Over-40 inter-provincial tournament (IPT) news

• Ashwell Prince to captain Western Province Over-40, who make one change
• Former Cape Cobras batsman Derek Brand named in Titans Over-40 squad
• Bohemian Cricket Club dominate Border Over-40 squad selection
• Former Proteas Alviro Petersen, Garnett Kruger in Lions Over-40 squad
• Former Dolphins batsman Kyle Smit named in East Rand Over-40 squad