Cape Town Cricket Club’s 2023-24 awards in pictures

Cape Town Cricket Club’s annual awards ceremony was hosted at the club on Saturday, 23 March 2024.

Cyril Kramer Cup Spirit Award – Junior Teams: Wesley Gabriels

Instituted by former Cape Town Cricket Club president, life member and player Cyril Kramer in 1987-88, the Cyril Kramer Cup is awarded to the third, fourth or fifth team player displaying the most meritorious club and team spirit.

Presented to Wesley Gabriels (left) by club committee communications lead Gareth Burroughs (right).

Gary Bricknell Cup Spirit Award – Senior Teams: Nathan Schoultz

This award was instituted in 1976-77, in memory of the late Gary Bricknell, for the first or second team player displaying the most meritorious club and team spirit. Bricknell was killed while serving with the Regiment Westelike Provinsie in South West Africa in 1977. He was arguably the finest under-23 left-arm spin-bowling prospect in the country at the time.

Presented to Nathan Schoultz (right) by club committee vice-chairman Jeremy McLaughlin.

Victor Cutting Award – Most Diligent Player at Practices: Tyler Rhodes

This award was instituted by former Cape Town Cricket Club first XI player and life member Victor Cutting, who contributed significantly to the identification of schoolboy talent – and mentoring of young players at the club.

Presented to Tyler Rhodes (left) by club committee secretary Darren Rolfe (right).

Gerald Morkel Cup Best Fielder – Junior Teams: Bryden Slinger

This cup was instituted by Gerald Morkel – a Cape Town Cricket Club life member and arguably one of the club’s most dynamic chairmen. His contribution, including the building of the clubhouse and scoreboard, was huge.

Presented to Bryden Slinger (left) by club committee match secretary Kyle Titus (right).

The Elgar Player Shield: Bryden Slinger

Donated by former Cape Town Cricket Club player and coach Derek Elgar, the Elgar Player Shield is awarded to the most valuable player in a third division team.

Presented to Bryden Slinger (right) by Derek Elgar (left).

Nick Commaille Trophy Best Fielder – First Team: Christiaan Oberholzer

This award was instituted by JMM (Mick) Commaille – a Cape Town Cricket Club stalwart who played for Western Province and South Africa. He was, at one stage, South Africa’s vice-captain.

Presented to first XI player Tristan Coetzee (right, on behalf of Christiaan Oberholzer) by former first XI player Matthew Olsen (left).

Max Saacks Award Best Batsman – Junior Teams: Wesley Gabriels

This award was instituted by Cape Town Cricket Club stalwart and former opening batsman, Max Saacks, who played for the club’s first XI from the late 1920s through to the Second World War. A gritty and uncompromising player, Saacks scored four centuries for the first XI.

Presented to Wesley Gabriels (right) by club committee treasurer Mark Els (left).

Joe Abromowitz Cup Best Strike Rate – Junior Teams: Chris Els

This award was introduced by Cape Town Cricket Club veteran and life member, the late Joe Abromowitz. He was involved with the club, as a player and administrator, for more than 50 years. The accolade is for the third division bowler who took the most wickets in the least amount of overs – qualification: 20 wickets or more.

Presented to Chris Els (left) by second XI captain Bevan Coveley (right).

Dr Louis Bosman Cup Most Runs – First Team: Christiaan Oberholzer

The first and oldest of the Cape Town Cricket Club awards, the Dr Louis Bosman Cups were instituted in the 1946-47 season. A club member and – at that stage – the member of parliament for the Cape Town Gardens constituency, Bosman announced his intention to donate four cups to the club as floating trophies to players for outstanding performances.

Presented to first XI player Mathew Goles (left, on behalf of Christiaan Oberholzer) by director of cricket William Hantam (right).

Dr Louis Bosman Cup Most Wickets – First Team: Christiaan Oberholzer

Presented to first XI player Darren Rolfe (left, on behalf of Christiaan Oberholzer) by former first XI player Brendan Young (right).

The Tom Main Game-Changer Trophy: Christiaan Oberholzer

This award was introduced in 2021 and named after Tom Main, who was an all-rounder for the first XI for an extended period. Main put in several excellent performances with bat and ball – and was able to change the course of a contest in a few overs.

Presented to first XI player Mathew Goles (left, on behalf of Christiaan Oberholzer) by first XI captain Geoff Dods (right).

Dr Louis Bosman Cup Most Improved Player – Junior Team: Tyler Rhodes

Presented to Tyler Rhodes (left) by third XI captain Wesley Gabriels (right).

Dr Louis Bosman Cup Best All-Rounder – Junior Teams: Clinton Jarman

Presented to Clinton Jarman (left) by first XI opening bowler Lloyd Wingrove (right).

Most Wickets in the Second Team: Imraan Mohamed

A new award introduced in 2019, at the recommendation of the players and approval of the committee, a trophy was instituted for the most wickets in the second team. This award will gain a personalised name from the club’s history in the future.

The Mark Ritchie Cup – Most Runs in the Second Team: Neo Mlumbi

An award without name introduced in 2019, the trophy later became the Mark Ritchie Cup, as recommended at player level and approved at committee level. Ritchie played over 100 fixtures for the first XI and later became an important mentor and servant to the second XI.

Presented to Neo Mlumbi (left) by Mark Ritchie (right).

Team of the Year: Veterans XI

Instituted by former Cape Town Cricket Club players Mike and Shane Martin in 2008-09, the Team of the Year Award is given to the most outstanding CTCC team of the season.

Presented to Veterans XI stand-in captain William Hantam (left) by former club committee chairman Steve Borwick (right).

Cub of the Year: Jamie Marillier

A new award introduced in 2024, the Cub of the Year award recognises the most outstanding 14- to 17-year-old competing in men’s teams.

Presented to Jamie Marillier (left) by director of cricket William Hantam (right).

The Cape Town Cricket Club Veterans Cup: William Hantam

A new award introduced at the onset of the Western Province Veterans Cricket Association league in the early 2020s, the trophy is given to the most outstanding Cape Town Cricket Club Veterans player for the season.

Presented to William Hantam (left) by club committee communications lead Gareth Burroughs (right).

Boon Wallace Memorial Cup – Club Cricketer of the Year: Christiaan Oberholzer

Donated by the family of the late Boon Wallace, who was a Cape Town Cricket Club stalwart, former club president, life member, player and national cricket administrator, in 1994-95, the Boon Wallace Memorial Cup is awarded to the club cricketer of the year.

Presented to director of cricket William Hantam (left, on behalf of Christiaan Oberholzer) by club president Terry Wallace (right).

President’s Cup: Geoffrey Dods

The most prestigious award at Cape Town Cricket Club, the President’s Cup was instituted by former club president Sandy Bairnsfather-Cloete in 1975 – and is awarded to the club member who has displayed exceptional and meritorious service over several years.

Presented to Geoff Dods (left) by club president Terry Wallace (right).

Special award: Darren Rolfe

Rolfe became the most prolific seam bowler in the recorded history of Cape Town Cricket Club during the 2023-24 season.