Vincent Barnes
@VincentBarnes60
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Director of Ignite Talent Lab. Fast Bowling Consultant. Former Proteas bowling coach.Co-Founder of @BarnesPrinceF Man City supporter.
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A wise man once told me, “Do more of the things you love” Its been a lifelong dream and I am pleased to announce that I have started the Vincent Barnes Bowling Academy. I am doing the things I love 🙏🏾
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I remember
@jpduminy
first class debut at Newlands for WP.He walked out to the wicket after the dismissal of
@herschellegibbs
and
@Gary_Kirsten
was at the crease to meet him.The rest is history.I wish you the best of luck in your future T20 career
#inspirational
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15 years ago today this man
@hershybru
produced one of the greatest ODI knocks in the history of ODI cricket.
#438Game
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South Africa's all time leading wicket taker has now entered the top 10 all time wicket takers list. Phenomenal
@DaleSteyn62
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
#heaintdoneyet
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In this day and age surely you must know that there are cameras all over the ground. How daft was that
#CameronBancroft
?
#sandpapergate
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150km/h plus thunderbolts, there isn’t a better sight in cricket than watching fastmen firing.
@AnrichNortje02
@KagisoRabada25
@JofraArcher
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I’ve seen some amazing sunset tweets last night and tonight of the Cape. I thought I’d share mine from the West Coast.
#AbsolutelyStunning
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Great start to the
@MSL_T20
last night. Young Kyle Verreyne’s knock was superb,
@ABdeVilliers17
was brutal again.
@AnrichNortje02
was faaaaaast and Ferisco Adams deadly. Oh, and the vibe at the majestic
@NewlandsCricket
was special
#BlitzvsSpartans
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15 years ago today this man
@MakhayaNtini
scored the most important single in his career.
#438Game
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That look from Marco at Bumrah. Yep, if you dish it out you will receive it.
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#Throwback
to 12 March 2006. Anniversary of the greatest ODI of all time. What a game. What a batting display by this gentleman,
@hershybru
👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
#438game
#SAvAus
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Good to see Charl Langeveldt back with the
@OfficialCSA
Proteas. Should never have left. One of my favourite bowlers and a top bowling coach.Good luck with the England series Chico.
#fastbowlersunion
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Makhaya and Bouch at the Wanderers 12 March 2006.
@robbie13flair
and
@faf1307
at Nagpur 12 March 2011
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Bumped into into Mickey Arthur and
@GraemeSmith49
this morning at
@NewlandsCricket
. I spent some amazing years with these 2 gentlemen with the Proteas.
#SAvPAK
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Congratulations
@dinesha12
on attaining your
@OfficialCSA
Level 4 Coaching Certificate. The first woman cricket coach to achieve this honour. Proud of you 🙏🏾🙏🏾
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I am saddened to hear of the passing of Goolam Rajah.A mentor,leader & friend.He was loved by all,not only for his love for the game,but also for his kindness & great sense of humour.He’ll be remembered as a giant in cricket,a respected stalwart in the fight for non-racial sport.
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There’s so much criticism about our domestic game but it continues to produce quality cricketers.The entire squad that beat Australia has come through our system over the last few years whether it be Franchise, Nat Academy or SA A. 2 young cricketers led from the front tonight.
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That’s a hammering by the Proteas. Game over in under 2 days considering the amount of overs bowled. Well done boys 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽.
#ENGvSA
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This was incredibly powerful. Michael Holding, close to tears as he spoke from his heart. Don’t just acknowledge, listen and learn. 👇🏾👇🏾
"Until we educate the entire human race, this thing will not stop."
Michael Holding delivers a powerful message, explaining why
#BlackLivesMatter
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I remember my first coach/captain relationship with you with the SA A side. You left an indelible impression on me and the team in your first team meeting.
@faf1307
, You still have a massive role to play in the Proteas setup. Good luck my friend
#teamculture
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Today marks the anniversary of the 2 of the most memorable 1 day matches I was involved in with the Proteas.Who can forget 12 March 2006. The
@hershybru
show
#438Game
.Then more recently on the 12 March in Nagpur,India at the 2011 WC we beat the eventual winners,India by 3 wickets
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SA Emerging has beaten SL Emerging by 28 runs. Man of the Match is
@matthewbreetzke
for his 114.
#SAEmergvSLEmerg
#SenwesPark
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The big ones tomorrow. Let’s get behind our
@ProteasMenCSA
boy’s for this massive match. We saw what the support for our rugby side did for the team. Let’s do the same for the Proteas. 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
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I just heard the news that
@VDP_24
has been appointed as bowling coach of
@TheRealPCB
.I thought I would see you charge in for WP this year but this is a wonderful opportunity to start your international coaching career. All the best with the next leg of your cricket journey.
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@bhogleharsha
Harsha, South Africa talent pool declining? Get rid of your blinkers and have a good look around.
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It’s was good to see
@DaleSteyn62
charging in and cranking it up again this past few days. No better sight in the game than watching him bowl at full tilt.
#fastbowlersunion
#workinprogress
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Something very special happened at Newlands today. An unbelievable semi final win for our
@ProteasWomenCSA
and brilliant support from the crowd. Newlands might just be too small for Sundays final.
#ICCT20WorldCup
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Do the cricket greats who played in the SA Cricket Board and were not allowed to play for their country because of apartheid not qualify to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame?
#justasking
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I bump into a visibly upset Warriors bowler Siya Plaatjie during tea today at Newlands.I asked what’s wrong and he says he wants the ball.Fair enough so I tell him when you get the ball make sure they can’t take it off you.What a beautiful spell of bowling after tea. 5/9 in 6.
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Interesting that the batters scoring runs in this innings thus far have spent proper time in the middle playing domestic cricket and scoring runs. Time in the middle is priceless.
#SAvIND
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I think Shane Warne and his fellow commentators should give some credit to the
@OfficialCSA
Proteas instead of telling the world how poor the Aussies are.
#outplayedandoutgunned
#AUSvSA
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There ain’t many more picturesque cricket grounds in the country. The Cape derby
@Paarl_Rocks
v
@WP_Blitz
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I’ve always been a fan of Nandre Burger watching his progress from a very young age. He’s had his fair share of serious injuries and has worked extremely hard on his fitness and bowling. Been excellent at
@WP_Blitz
.
@ProteasMenCSA
have a gem
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There’s been many tweets about the Proteas attack bowling on a green track and the test will be on flatter tracks.Yes it will be but believe me add
@keshavmaharaj16
, Ngidi and a fit
@AnrichNortje02
to that unit and there’s not a better group of bowlers anywhere else in the world.
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Congratulations to Proteas Women on a 3-0 ODI series whitewash over Sr Lanka Women, but more importantly,the 6 points to climb up the ICC Championship log.Well done to the team and Management
#SAvSL
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While driving I had to stop to take a moment to admire the beauty of this city.
@CapeTown
#TheMotherCity
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A classy batsman that contributed so much to cricket at Nat, Prov and Club level
@ashyp_5
has never really got the credit he deserved as an int batsman and for service to his country.Thanks for sharing a bit of your story.I am honoured and privileged to have been a part of it.
They will call you an angry man but they don't know how deep your scars are.
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Heartbreaking to lose in a semi and in the last over but so damn proud of our
@Momentum_za
Proteas.Fought until the end.
#AlwaysRising
#WWC
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He is arguably the greatest allrounder of our generation and has deservedly been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Congratulations
@jacqueskallis75
.
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Although there were many important contributions by all in the game, For me, Deans knock and that fiery spell of
@KagisoRabada25
yesterday will stand out. They turned it on when the big moments presented itself.
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It’s been a while, but we back to doing what we love. Fast bowlers testing at
@OfficialCSA
COE.
@NgidiLungi
looking lean and mean
#EFBG
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That beautiful action,that incredible away swinger,that fire that burns inside,those eyes.That’s the phenomenal
@DaleSteyn62
You will he missed........
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Congratulations to the Shukri Conrad,
@ashyp_5
, Piet Botha and the rest of the
@ProteasMenCSA
team management on an emphatic win. Top draw manne. Newlands here we come.
#SAvIND
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Bumped into this gentleman this morning in church in Melbourne.
@MaraisErasmus27
is 1 of the best if not the best umpire in the world.Good luck tomorrow.
#AusVNZ
#BoxingDayTest
#MCG
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Today marks the anniversary of the most memorable matches I was involved in with the Proteas.Who can forget 12 March 2006 at the Wanderers (The
@hershybru
show) The greatest one day match of all time.
#438Game
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The Pride of SA.
@OfficialCSA
U19 World Cup Squad 2022. All the best to the Team and Management
#ICCWC2022
#TheFuture
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Australia was always going to be a tough match in todays final but regardless of who won today’s battle this was an epic moment.Women’s sport and cricket was acknowledged and celebrated in spectacular fashion on South African soil. Proud of our Proteas 🙏🏾
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After the loss in Durban we all witnessed the hurt and disappointment of this team.Resilience and Courage are 2 key pillars of the
#ProteaFire
Culture and we have seen that in abundance since then. Congratulations to the boys on a deserved historic series win
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The last supper before
@ashyp_5
becomes a fulltime Tiger. Great evening catching up with Ash and
@rogertelemachus10
chatting about the good old days,coaching at international level, golf and obviously the upcoming EPL.Good luck Ash with the next chapter in your coaching career.
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Our
@OfficialCSA
SA U/19 Squad. Congratulations and good luck on your tour of India next month
#Pipelineispumping
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I got the second vaccination this morning. Thanks to the frontline staff who were warm, caring,excellent and more nervous than me 😊
Please take care and be safe 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Although there were many important contributions by all throughout the series, the emergence and performances of Keegan Petersen and Marco Jansen have stood out. They have been very impressive and also so important for the future of this Proteas team. Loads of positives.
#SAvIND
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I’ve taken up the
#nohandschallenge
set out by Director of Cricket
@graemesmith49
I nominate
@ashyp_5
and
@VDP_24
to take up the challenge
#21daylockdownsouthafrica
🇿🇦
#nohandschallenge
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#Throwback
Anniversary of the greatest ODI of all time. What a game. What a batting display by this gentleman,
@hershybru
👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
#438game
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Another icon has retired from the game.
@amlahash
besides your amazing performances you have been such a positive example to all those around you by always maintaining high levels of integrity on and off the field.Congrats on a wonderful career and all the best on the next chapter
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Massive victory by our
@Momentum_za
Proteas over India. Outstanding all round performance by the team. Congrats to all
#AlwaysRising
#WWC17
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So many people have influenced young
@NgidiLungi
career.So much credit must go to
@BlancheConradie
(admin) Kruger van Wyk and
@dcurtly2010
(coaches) from
@tukscricket
for the tireless effort they’ve put into moulding his career. #👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Last year
@SoloNqweni
contracted GBS and battled with the disease for almost a year.He’s had TB,liver & kidney failure.While recovering he contracted covid19.He has since recovered from Covid-19. Throughout these setbacks he has remained positive.A wonderful inspirational story
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Over the past few months we’ve had 2 red ball tours by India and India A.A big thank you to
@BCCI
for agreeing to tour during these difficult times.Despite the challenges of the BSE,all the teams should be commended for the hard,tough competitive cricket that was displayed.
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Another icon has retired.
@amlahash
You have been such a positive example to all those around you by always maintaining high levels of integrity on and off the field. Congrats on a wonderful career.
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Congratulations
@PaulAdams39
on your appointment as Head Coach of Border. All the best 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Well done to our
@OfficialCSA
Protea Women on their series win over India Women. What makes this series win even more special is that they won it in India against a very strong Indian team.
#INDWvSAW
#AlwaysRising
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I can’t understand why captains and players always surround a bowler at the death.He’s bowled 3 perfect deliveries and he’s got everyone in his ear.The bowler is bowling the final over because that’s his strength.Leave him to focus on his gameplan.
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Well bowled Marco. Loads of concerns/question marks around your inclusion in the 1st Test. Those who know, know
#SAvIND
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Congratulations Keegan Petersen on your call up to the Proteas squad. Well deserved.
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Congratulations to our
@OfficialCSA
Protea Women on the 3-0 series win over
@TheRealPCB
Women.
#AlwaysRising
🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
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Koeksisters anyone? My second attempt at these beauties and man, do they taste great 😁😁😁
#lockdown
#cookingchronicles
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Still and will be the highlight of my coaching career although my bowlers went for 434 runs 😂
The calm before the storm!
Who could ever forget that day at the Wanderers!
@hershybru
@VincentBarnes60
#438
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The Proteas have taken massive steps forward after the Test and ODI series wins over India. Well done boys 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Happy Birthday to a special guy. He was my team mate, my roomie, I coached him, golf partner, he’s one my best friends and damn he could bat. Have a real special day
@hershybru
🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Test cricket has taken a pounding over the past 2 days,which it can ill afford.The display of bowling by the Proteas led by
@mornemorkel65
after tea backed by a vociferous Newlands crowd reminded us of the positive impact this beautiful game has on all of us.
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Spot on. Back your cricketers ability & talent.Not many cricketers enter the big stage and make an immediate impact. Most need time to adjust to the pressure and expectation that comes with playing at the top level.But believe me,it does help if they know they are backed.
.
@ashwinravi99
wishes for a change in attitude towards young cricketers in the team
#INDvENG
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There hasn’t been age group cricket being played around the country for obvious reasons but today sees the start of the
@OfficialCSA
CUBS week in Stellenbosch where the cream of our U/19s will be on display. Good luck to all the players, coaches and officials.
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As coaches we analyse techniques, measure fitness levels,the mental space,yet sometimes all it takes is an emotional connection with your player. eg.A chat about everything other than the game. That connection is sometimes much more powerful than any other intervention.
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That day, 12 March 2006,Wanderers Stadium. The Greatest ODI ever.The
@hershybru
show
#438Game
#UnbelievableMemories
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Your teams chasing 211. Quinny has to open not walk to the wkt at 5 🤷🏻♂️
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There hasn’t been a bigger match or day in our
@ProteasWomenCSA
lives. In the semi they were calm and focussed and didn’t allow the occasion to overwhelm them. More of the same today ladies. You got this.
#ICCWomensT20WorldCup
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Congratulations to the
@faf1307
and his Proteas boys on a fantastic series win. Congrats
@Duanne992
deserved Man of the Series. Been excellent throughout the series. The entire bowling unit has been another level and gave Pakistan nothing.
#SAvPAK
#Whitewash
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The match v England showed what the Proteas are capable of as a team.The bowling was excellent throughout the tournament.The batting lineup possesses powerful strikers of a ball but need to continue showing that intent.
@tbavuma10
leadership was superb on and off the field.
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Pace off did the trick. Great last over by
@NgidiLungi
. Calmness and composure. Well done to the boys defending that total.
#SAvENG
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Knowing Mickey Arthur, he would not be gloating but smiling inside and give a little fist pump at the back of the changeroom. Well done my mate.
#PAKvAUS
#SeriesWin
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I saw glimpses of the
#438
game on tv earlier.What memories that brought back.Still the highlight of my time with the the bowling coach I thought I was dreaming in fact I was having a nightmare then the genius
@hershybru
walked to the wkt.
#goosebumps
#438
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I am saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary cricketer,my good friend Abdurahman “Lefty” Adams.Lefty,a highly respected stalwart in the fight for non-racial sport in our country will be missed. My Sincere Condolences to the Adams Family.R.I.P. My Friend 🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Nothing can compare to what a bowler has to endure when his action is questioned, reported and ultimately deemed illegal after testing. Aaron Phangiso could easily have called time on his career but he is made of sterner stuff. Put in the hard work and he is back on the park.
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Well deserved to an incredibly hardworking and skillful bowler.
The crown passes to a new 𝕄𝕒𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕛 👑
Presenting your latest No.1 ODI Bowler in the
@MRFWorldwide
ICC Men's Player Rankings 👏
#CWC23
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So chuffed for Marco Jansen. I’m not surprised that he steps onto the big stage and performs. Although he is still very young I have been impressed with his maturity, his thoughts and gameplans at different stages of the game and the execution thereof.
#fastbowlersunion
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So many people ask why cricketers play football or football volleyball as a warm up drill. There’s the reason 😁 Proper skill that.
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Well done to our Protea Women. Excellent start to the
#ICCWomensWorldT20
Congrats
@shabnim_ismail
Player of the Match. Excellent seam bowling
#Alwaysrising
#WeAreMore
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