Claremont Cricket Club retain WPCA premier league captain after head coach change

Claremont Cricket Club have retained captain Josh Breed for the 2025-26 Western Province Cricket Association premier league.

Breed was among the leading wicket-takers in the 2024-25 WPCA premier league – and took the most wickets in three-day colts cricket across South Africa in the same season.

He debuted for Western Province in the One-Day Cup and is the reigning Western Province Academy Player of the Year.

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Claremont Cricket Club won the 2022-23 WPCA premier league title. They ended the 2023-24 and 2024-25 WPCA premier league in fifth and eighth position, respectively – and have since appointed new head coach Eugene Moleon.

“Eugene brings with him a wealth of experience and cricketing expertise, both on and off the field. A respected figure in the South African cricket community, he has built a strong reputation for developing talent, driving high performance and fostering team culture,” read a statement from Claremont Cricket Club.

“As a former professional cricketer, Eugene combines technical knowledge with first-hand playing experience, offering our players invaluable insights into the modern game. His leadership style emphasises discipline, resilience, and unity – qualities that align perfectly with Claremont Cricket Club’s values and long-term vision.”

“We are excited to welcome Eugene to the Claremont family and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our players, our culture and our success on the field.

“We wish Eugene all the very best in his new role. We are confident that under his guidance, Claremont Cricket Club is poised for a bright and competitive future.”

Claremont Cricket Club have signed former Milnerton Cricket Club trio Keegan Fortune, Rowen Taplin and Dillon Smit, but lost wicketkeeper-batsman Michael Appollis to Rondebosch Cricket Club.

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