Kraaifontein Cricket Club lose overseas pro Josh Tongue

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Posted By: Editorial January 9, 2023

Worcestershire fast bowler Josh Tongue will not join Kraaifontein Cricket Club for the remainder of 2022-23 Western Province Cricket Association premier league.

Tongue had been signed by Kraaifontein Cricket Club, via CPT Cricket Tours, in mid-December 2022.

However, he has since been included in the England Lions’ squad for this month’s tour of Sri Lanka.

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“Although we are obviously disappointed that Josh isn’t coming out, we are incredibly happy for this Lions call-up, which comes at the perfect time for his career,” read a statement from CPT Cricket Tours.

“It says it all about the quality of bowler he is – getting the call- up as soon as he was deemed fit again. A Cape Town club will certainly remain a future option for Josh.

“We are gutted for Kraaifontein Cricket Club, as this is the second Lions call-up that affected them. A few seasons back, Ollie Robinson  – Kent wicketkeeper-batsman, not England all-rounder – was set to join them.”

Kraaifontein Cricket Club currently occupy 11th position in 2022-23’s 12-team WPCA premier league. They have won one and lost seven matches.

CPT Cricket Tours have other professional cricketers from abroad place at Cape Town-based clubs this season, including:

  • Harry Finch (Claremont Cricket Club)
  • Daniel Bell-Drummond (UWC Cricket Club)
  • Gareth Roderick (Green Point Cricket Club)

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