The University of the Western Cape Cricket Club have named new head coach Faiek Davids ahead of the 2025-26 Western Province Cricket Association premier league.
Davids has succeeded former UWC Cricket Club head coach Richard Pybus, who was appointed in 2021.
UWC Cricket Club ended the 2024-25 WPCA premier league in third-last position. They won nine and lost 13 matches.
In 2023-24, they ended the WPCA premier league in eighth position. In 2022-23 and 2021-22, they ended the WPCA premier league in fourth position.
Davids has previously worked with the Cape Cobras as assistant coach.
Meanwhile, Primrose Cricket Club have appointed new head coach Saadiek Davids in the WPCA first division A.
Davids resigned as Victoria Cricket Club head coach earlier this week. In 2024, he coached them to Western Province Cricket Association first division A promotion. In 2025, he achieved WPCA premier league promotion with Victoria Cricket Club. He also won the WPCA first division A T20 title with them earlier this month.
Saadiek Davids.
“I am incredibly excited to be back – this is where it all began for me,” Davids told Club Cricket SA.
I played my very first cricket match here at the under-11 level, and now, to return as the head coach of Primrose Cricket Club, is not only a great honour but also a profound privilege.
“My vision and approach as head coach is simple yet powerful – to instill self-belief in every single player, so that winning becomes second nature at this club. It’s not just about skill or talent – it’s about mindset.
“How do we get there? By building a strong, united culture grounded in discipline, clear principles, a team-first mentality, and an unwavering commitment to hard work. When we focus on these core values and maintain this structure, the results on the field will follow naturally.
“This is more than just coaching – it’s about shaping character, creating habits of success, and honouring the legacy of a club that has given so much to so many. I’m ready for the journey ahead, and I know we’ll rise together.”