The highly anticipated 2023 CSA Awards is set to take place on the 7th of July at Vodaworld in Midrand, marking the first in-person ceremony since the lifting of COVID-19 lockdowns. This prestigious event serves as a platform to recognize and honor the outstanding achievements of South African cricketers during the past season.
The evening promises to be a glamorous affair, filled with excitement and anticipation, and will be broadcast live on SuperSport, allowing fans across the nation to join in the celebration. A range of professional awards will be presented at the ceremony, encompassing both national and domestic levels of the game. Additionally, several nominees have been confirmed for various pathway awards, recognizing promising talent and potential.
One player who has demonstrated exceptional skills across all formats of the game is Anrich Nortje. He stands out as the sole nominee in all four major men’s categories: T20 International Player of the Year, One-Day International Player of the Year, Test Player of the Year, and SA Men’s Player of the Year. Joining him as strong contenders in three of these categories are Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram, who have showcased their prowess in One-Day Internationals, Test matches, and as key players for the national team.
The future of South African cricket looks promising, with young talents such as Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, and Tristan Stubbs receiving well-deserved nominations for the International Men’s Newcomer of the Year award. These rising stars recently toured Sri Lanka with South Africa A and are considered the future of the national team, displaying immense potential and determination.
In the women’s section, the competition is equally fierce, as Shabnim Ismail, Marizanne Kapp, and Laura Wolvaardt have received nominations in all three major women’s cricket categories: Women’s T20 International Player of the Year, Women’s One-Day International Player of the Year, and SA Women’s Player of the Year. Nonkululeko Mlaba has been nominated in two categories: Women’s T20 International Player of the Year and SA Women’s Player of the Year.
Domestically, the past season witnessed a series of thrilling encounters, captivating audiences with intense competition. Notable contenders in various key categories include Beyers Swanepoel, Bamanye Xenxe, Stefan Tait, Jordan Hermann, Ryan Rickelton, and Tony De Zorzi.
A distinguished panel of judges has been responsible for selecting the nominees for the CSA Awards. The panel comprises cricketing legends and experts such as Ashwell Prince, Crystal Arnold, Patrick Moroney, Firdose Moonda, Khanyiso Tshwaku, and Andrew Samson.
Expressing his excitement, CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki commented, “It is an absolute honor to congratulate all the nominees for the 2022-23 CSA Awards.”
This past season has truly been a cause for celebration, with the remarkable achievements of the Proteas Women capturing the hearts of South Africans during the unforgettable T20 World Cup campaign.
Moseki further added, “Through these prestigious awards, CSA aims to acknowledge and appreciate individuals who have not only inspired the next generation through their performance on the field but have also made significant contributions off the field, aligning with CSA’s vision and mission.”
Anticipation is running high as the CSA Awards return to an in-person event, and the organizers have planned a special ceremony that promises to be an unforgettable experience on the 7th of July.
The full list of awards encompasses various categories, recognizing professionals and emerging talents within South African cricket. Among the notable awards are the CSA Umpires’ Umpire of the Year
, Division 1 Coach of the Year, Domestic Newcomer of the Season, T20 Challenge Player of the Season, and many more. Additionally, special awards such as the Makhaya Ntini Power of Cricket Award, SACA Most Valuable Player of the Year, and Domestic Players’ Player of the Season will also be presented.
The CSA Pathway Awards are designed to encourage and nurture talent at grassroots levels. These awards include categories such as KFC Mini-Cricket Coach of the Year, KFC Mini-Cricket Coordinator of the Year, and the KFC Bucket Loads of Good Award. There are also specific awards for blind cricket, deaf cricket, intellectually impaired cricket, and veterans cricket.
As cricket continues to captivate the nation, the CSA Awards stand as a testament to the skill, dedication, and passion of the players and officials involved. This grand celebration of cricket excellence will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of cricketers to proudly wear the green and gold, representing South Africa on the international stage.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) awards nominees for the 2022/23 season below:
CSA UMPIRES’ UMPIRE OF THE YEAR
Adrian Holdstock
Lubabalo Gcuma
Allahudien Paleker
Stephen Harris
CSA UMPIRE OF THE YEAR
Adrian Holdstock
Allahudien Paleker
Abdoellaah Steenkamp
Lubabalo Gcuma
DIVISION 1 COACH OF THE YEAR
Wandile Gwavu (DP World Lions)
Imraan Khan (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Mandla Mashimbyi (Momentum Multiply Titans)
DIVISION 2 COACH OF THE YEAR
Paul Adams (Eastern Cape Inyathi)
Piet Botha (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers)
Mark Charlton (Northern Cape Heat)
DOMESTIC NEWCOMER OF THE SEASON
Jordan Hermann (Dafabet Warriors)
Evan Jones (DP World Lions)
Beyers Swanepoel (Dafabet Warriors)
Bamanye Xenxe (Gbets Rocks)
T20 CHALLENGE PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Ottniel Baartman (Hollywwodbets Dolphins)
Dewald Brevis (Momentum Multiply Titans)
Aaron Phangiso (Momentum Multiply Titans)
Bamanye Xenxe (Gbets Rocks)
Grant Roelofsen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
DIVISION 1 4-DAY DOMESTIC SERIES PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Matthew Breetzke (Dafabet Warriors)
Tony de Zorzi (Six Gun Grill Western Province)
Jordan Hermann (Dafabet Warriors)
Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions)
Beyers Swanepoel (Dafabet Warriors)
DIVISION 2 4-DAY DOMESTIC SERIES PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Thomas Kaber (Eastern Cape Iinyathi)
Ernest Kemm (Northern Cape Heat)
Rivaldo Moonsamy (Northern Cape Heat)
Stefan Tait (AET Tuskers)
Grant Thomson (Northern Cape Heat)
Sean Whitehead (Six Gun Grill Gardern Route Badgers)
DIVISION 1 ONE-DAY CUP PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Tony de Zorzi (Six Gun Grill Western Province)
George Linde (Six Gun Grill Western Province)
Sisanda Magala (DP world Lions)
Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions)
Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors)
DIVISION 2 ONE-DAY CUP PLAYER OF THE SEASON
Malcolm Nofal (AET Tuskers)
Stefan Tait (AET Tuskers)
Joshua van Heerden (Eastern Cape Iinyathi)
Basheer Walters (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers)
THE BEST DELIVERY FUELLED BY KFC
Anrich Nortje vs Jonny Bairstow (ENGvSA – 1st Test)
Kagiso Rabada vs Carlos Braithwaite (SAvWI – 1st Test)
Anrich Nortje to Steve Smith (SAvAUS – 1st Test)
Simon Harmer to Joshua da Silva (SAvWI – 2nd Test)
Shabnim Ismail to Heather Knight (SAvENG – WC Semi-final)
Nonkululeko Mlaba to Smriti Mandhana (SAvIND– T20I Tri-Series Final)
SA FANS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Temba Bavuma
Sisanda Magala
Aiden Markram
Anrich Nortje
Kagiso Rabada
Tazmin Brits
Shabnim Ismail
Sinalo Jafta
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Laura Wolvaardt
INTERNATIONAL MEN’S NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Gerald Coetzee
Tony de Zorzi
Tristan Stubbs
T20 INTERNATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Reeza Hendricks
David Miller
Lungi Ngidi
Anrich Nortje
Rilee Rossouw
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Temba Bavuma
Heinrich Klaasen
Aiden Markram
David Miller
Anrich Nortje
TEST PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Temba Bavuma
Anrich Nortje
Aiden Markram
Kagiso Rabada
SA MEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Temba Bavuma
Anrich Nortje
Aiden Markram
David Miller
WOMEN’S T20 INTERNATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Tazmin Brits
Shabnim Ismail
Marizanne Kapp
Ayabonga Khaka
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Laura Wolvaardt
WOMEN’S ONE-DAY INTERNATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Lara Goodall
Shabnim Ismail
Marizanne Kapp
Chloe Tryon
Laura Wolvaardt
SA WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Shabnim Ismail
Marizanne Kapp
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Laura Wolvaardt
OTHER CATEGORIES:
– MAKHAYA NTINI POWER OF CRICKET AWARD
– SACA MOST VALUABLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
– DOMESTIC PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE SEASON
– MEN’S PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR
– INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
– WOMEN’S PLAYERS’ PLAYER OF THE YEAR
CSA PATHWAY AWARDS:
KFC MINI-CRICKET COACH OF THE YEAR
Logan Naina (Easterns)
Kholiwe Nkuna (Mpumalanga)
Hitler Marima (North West)
KFC MINI-CRICKET COORDINATOR OF THE YEAR
Mnonopheli Mfenqe (Border)
Nation Ntlame (North West)
Ofentse Ranoto (Titans Cricket)
KFC BUCKET LOADS OF GOOD AWARD
Sade Daniels (Easterns)
Betty Mofokeng (Free State)
Logan Naina (Easterns)
CSA BLIND CRICKET PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Sphelele Khalala
Buhle Bhidla
Siyavuya Mahlikihla
CSA DEAF CRICKET PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Arthur McGee
Reinhardt Limbach
Rual Kumalo
CSA INTELLECTUALLY IMPAIRED PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Mpho Selaone
Sebastian Govender
Kyle Adam
CSA VETERANS CRICKETER OF THE YEAR
Kyle Smit
Alan Dawson
Trevor Poole
WOMEN’S PROVINCIAL COACH OF THE YEAR
PJ Jansen (Free State)
Claire Terblanche (Six Gun Grill Western Province)
Martlize van der Merwe (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers)
KEMACH EQUIPMENT GROUNDSMAN OF THE YEAR
Bryan Bloy (SuperSport Park, Centurion)
Brendon Frost (DP World Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg)
Nico Pretorius (Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein)
CSA WOMEN’S PROVINCIAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Tazmin Brits (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers)
Haroline Rhodes (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers)
Nondumiso Shangase (Hollywoodbets Dolphins)
OTHER CATEGORIES:
– CSA BOYS U16 PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
– CSA GIRLS U16 PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
– CSA GIRLS U19 PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
– KHAYA MAJOLA CRICKET WEEK PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
– CSA U19 PLAYER OF THE YEAR
– CSA LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
– CSA FAIRPLAY AWARD
– NATIONAL T20 WOMEN’S CLUB PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT
– CSA STUDENT PLAYER OF THE YEAR
– RPC AND HUBS COACH OF THE YEAR
