CSA announce 2021-22 professional and amateur award nominees

The nominees for the 2021-22 Cricket South Africa professional and amateur awards have been announced.

The award winners will be named on Sunday, 14 August.

The judging panel comprises convenor Jeremy Fredericks, commentator Natalie Germanos, cricket personality Crystal Arnold, journalists Lungani Zama and Stuart Hess – and administrator Clinton du Preez.

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Selected professional awards – domestic

Umpires’ Umpire of the Year

Lubabalo Gcuma
Allahudien Paleker
Stephen Harris

Umpire of the Year

Allahudien Paleker
Lubabalo Gcuma
Stephen Harris
Arno Jacobs

Newcomer of the Season

Kyle Simmonds (Western Province)
Tristan Stubbs (Warriors)
Mitchell van Buuren (Lions)
Daniel Smith (Western Province)

Coach of the Season – division one

Wandile Gwavu (Lions)
Mandla Mashimbyi (Titans)
Salieg Nackerdien (Western Province)

Coach of the Season – division two

Mark Charlton (Northern Cape)
Garry Hampson (South Western Districts)
Michael Smith (KwaZulu-Natal Inland)

T20 Knockout Player of the Tournament

Migael Pretorius (Knights)
Ottneil Baartman (Dolphins)
Herschell America (South Western Districts)
Rilee Rossouw (Knights)
Daryn Dupavillon (Dolphins)

T20 Challenge Player of the Season – division one

Pieter Malan (Boland)
Tabraiz Shamsi (Titans)
Tristan Stubbs (Warriors)
Ziyaad Abrahams (Boland)
Shaun von Berg (Boland)

4-Day Domestic Series Player of the Season – division one

Pieter Malan (Boland)
Ryan Rickelton (Lions)
Simon Harmer (Titans)
David Bedingham (Western Province)
Kyle Simmonds (Western Province)

4-Day Domestic Series Player of the Season – division two

Thomas Kaber (Border)
Michael Erlank (KwaZulu-Natal Inland)
Tshepang Dithole (KwaZulu-Natal Inland)
Evan Jones (Northern Cape)
Sean Whitehead (South Western Districts)

One Day Cup Player of the Season – division one

Heinrich Klaasen (Titans)
Sisanda Magala (Lions)
Wihaan Lubbe (Warriors)
Sibonelo Makhanya (Titans)
Stiaan van Zyl (Boland)

One Day Cup Player of the Season – division two

Benjamin van Niekerk (Mpumalanga)
Keith Dudgeon (KwaZulu-Natal Inland)
Michael Erlank (KwaZulu-Natal Inland)
Ludwig Kaestner (Limpopo)
Beyers Swanepoel (Northern Cape)

What CSA chief executive officer Pholetsi Moseki said

“It is with great honour and privilege to congratulate all the nominees for the awards. This is the time where we celebrate the achievements of our men and women and the platforms that have nurtured the talent to ensure our stars can grow and excel in the game,” said Moseki.

“Our teams have really shown to be among the best in the world of cricket. Through these prestigious awards, CSA wishes to honour and celebrate every single individual who has been the heartbeat of making this past season the resounding success it was.”