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Queen’s College U15 Cricketers Earn Provincial Selection Ahead of December Tournament
Queen’s College Boys’ High School continues to strengthen its sporting footprint after four of the school’s U15 cricketers were officially capped to represent Border Cricket / Iinyathi Cricket at a ceremony held this week. The players – Ali Asim, John Schmidt, Amila Maselane and Kungawo Zukizo – will now compete at the provincial tournament scheduled for 3–8 December in Pretoria.
Strong Representation for Queen’s College
The selection marks an important achievement for the school, which has enjoyed a promising cricket season across its junior age groups. Having four players chosen for provincial duty demonstrates the depth, structure and consistency of Queen’s College’s development pathway.
The U15 age group has shown steady performance throughout 2025, with players gaining valuable match experience against schools across the Eastern Cape. Their selection into the Border/Iinyathi squad affirms their skills, discipline, and game awareness at a competitive provincial level.
Players Preparing for Pretoria Tournament
The upcoming Pretoria tournament, which runs over six days, will feature some of the most talented young cricketers from across South Africa. For the selected Queen’s players, the week will offer high-intensity fixtures, exposure to varied playing conditions, and the opportunity to benchmark their progress against top opponents.
Queen’s College staff highlighted the significance of the boys’ efforts leading up to the capping ceremony.
School Community Shows Support
The announcement has sparked excitement on campus, with pupils, educators and parents congratulating the four players. Their participation at provincial level is expected to motivate younger cricketers within the school’s structure, reinforcing the culture of excellence that Queen’s College continues to cultivate in its sporting programmes.
With preparations underway for the early-December tournament, the school community will be closely following the team’s progress in Pretoria.
