Sharing the same cricket kit between teammates was the norm for juniors at the Peninsula Cricket Club in Steenberg.
However, after a friendly match against Kenridge Primary School in Durbanville last year, the junior team was in for a surprise when they were gifted with cricket kits on Friday 27 January.
This means no more sharing kits during matches, each teammate has their kit to wear.
Dewald Myburgh, head of cricket and sports at Kenridge Primary School, says boys on the team noticed a lack of equipment during their match in November last year.
“A team played against the Peninsula Cricket Club and it was played in great spirit.
“Our boys realised at the time that they were luckier in a sense because of where they lived and that the other learners were sharing kits.
“Some of the boys chatted to their parents and wanted to give back to the learners.”
He adds that everyone had fun on the day.
“They were having fun and the results do not matter and they took a liking to each other.
The learners went to fetch their old equipment to donate such as cricket balls, five kit bags, nine bags, eight sets of pads, ten sets of clubs, helmets and bats and one of the dads also refurbished the bats.”
He adds that Sportsman’s Warehouse later also donated cricket balls and gloves.
“We are very proud of Kenridge boys’ and their sense of community and service and in the spirit of a game.”
Bradley Krotz, coach of the juniors at Peninsula cricket club, said he was taken by surprise when he received the call about the kits.
“I was overwhelmed over the donation, it is something we needed and it makes my job easier.
“My boys are prepared, they have their kits and look decent and we bought them caps too.
“We thank God for opening this door for us, I was surprised because I received a message from Dewald that their boys saw the need.”
The learners from Peninsula Cricket Club hail from Lavender Hill, Steenberg, Retreat and surrounding areas.
“They were very excited. It’s for the juniors, they will share it if they don’t have kits.
There are a few who didn’t have.”
Krotz added that the equipment will be kept to ensure it lasts a long time.
“There is enough now for each and every player, they can use it in the club, each has their own to use now to play because they used to share.”
