Fast bowler Sisanda Magala has been nominated in five categories at the Central Gauteng Lions’ annual awards, which will happen on Thursday, 22 April 2021.
This was Magala’s first season at the Lions. He had previously played for the Warriors.
The talented right-armer debuted for the Proteas earlier this month and has collected four T20I caps.
For which awards has Magala been nominated?
- 4-Day Series Bowler of the Season
- One-Day Cup Bowler of the Season
- T20 Challenge Bowler of the Season
- Newcomer of the Season
- Player of the Season
“We’ve certainly had a memorable season, with so many players excelling right across the spectrum, making it a tough job for our panel,” said Lions head coach Wandile Gwavu.
“The 2020-21 season will be remembered as one of absolute teamwork. When our batsmen failed, our bowlers stepped up. And always our fielding was top-notch. Thursday will be a proud evening of celebrations and I wish everyone the best of luck.”
Full list of nominees
4-Day Series
- Batsman: Dominic Hendricks, Wiaan Mulder, Ryan Rickelton
- Bowler: Lutho Sipamla, Sisanda Magala, Beuran Hendricks
- Fielder: Wiaan Mulder, Ryan Rickelton, Nicky van den Bergh
One-Day Cup
- Batsman: Nicky van den Bergh, Dominic Hendricks, Delano Potgieter
- Bowler: Bjorn Fortuin, Aaron Phangiso, Sisanda Magala
- Fielder: Dominic Hendricks, Bjorn Fortuin, Wesley Marshall
T20 Challenge
- Batsman: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma
- Bowler: Sisanda Magala, Kagiso Rabada, Beuran Hendricks
- Fielder: Temba Bavuma, Kagiso Rabada, Bjorn Fortuin
Newcomer of the Season
- Lutho Sipamla
- Sisanda Magala
- Wesley Marshall
Most Improved Player of the Season
- Wesley Marshall
- Delano Potgieter
- Wiaan Mulder
Player of the Season
- Sisanda Magala
- Ryan Rickelton
- Beuran Hendricks
“Thank you to each and every player on the field and stakeholder off it for representing the franchise with such great pride,” added Lions chief executive officer Jono Leaf-Wright.
“I congratulate the nominees and wish them all well for the announcement at our special awards function.
“But the awards on the night is not only about celebrating individual greatness but also about celebrating this great brand and the team, sponsors, support staff and all role players.
“The night will not only celebrate team Lions themselves but also an incredibly memorable and accomplished franchise period where we honestly gave it our all on and off the field.”