PLAYERS DONATE R300 000 TO GIFT OF THE GIVERS TOWARDS COVID-19 FIGHT

The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) today announced that the country’s professional cricketers will be donating R300 000 to the Gift of the Givers Foundation to assist with distributing food parcels to communities suffering under the COVID-19 pandemic. In announcing the donation, SACA CEO Andrew Breetzke commented, “the pandemic is having a devastating impact on communities throughout South Africa. Our 315 members, in recognizing this, are committed to doing what they can to alleviate the suffering.  A number of players, including Faf du Plessis, Vernon Philander and Temba Bavuma have already dedicated their time and resources to alleviate hardship in their regions.”  “This was an easy decision for the SACA Executive Committee. As professional cricketers, we enjoy the support of all...