The Gauteng Cricket Board (GCB) has signed Indian bowler Javagal Srinath and South African all-rounder Derek Crookes as part of its strengthening programme, it announced on Friday.
Srinath, the exceptionally quick 33-year-old bowler, is one of the top three bowlers in world cricket.
”He is also a man of stature both on and off the field and will bring a wealth of knowledge to Gauteng Cricket,” the GCB said in a statement.
His role, besides playing will be to coach the young up- and-coming quick bowlers in Gauteng. Javagal will be arriving in mid-September to start his season with the Highveld Strikers.
Crookes, who has represented South Africa, and made his debut in 1994/95, will add an enormous amount of experience and knowledge to Gauteng, the Board added. – I-Net Bridge