Head proud of successful season

A YEAR into the job, it has been a whirlwind first season in charge for KwaZulu-Natal Cricket’s chief executive officer Heinrich Strydom.

The first season in charge has been rewarding for the Potchefstroom native, who took over the reins at KZN Cricket in his first franchise chief executive role after heading up the administration at North West Cricket.

The juggling act that followed was a tough one for Strydom who had to balance his work commitments with finishing his business degree through the North-West University.

“If I think back to January last year, I was happy with my job and into my final year of studies – it was manageable,” Strydom said.

“Then all of a sudden moving to Durban, getting married and then having to finish my degree it became quite tricky!

“But looking back, it is rewarding to know that I managed to push through and finish my degree.”

Strydom has been instrumental in improving the off-field governance at KZN Cricket and the union was acknowledged recently as the most improved union for the season at the CSA Awards, a direct reflection on Strydom’s influence over the past season.

“I am proud of what we have achieved and I am humbled to be able to head this union.”

The re-signing of Dave Miller is a big step for the Dolphins.

Added to the Miller acquisition, there are no players leaving the franchise for the next season.

“We wanted to create some stability amongst the playing group and with Dave and Kerwin (Mungroo) added to the squad as well as our coaching staff extending their contracts for another two, potentially three years, there is consistency there.

“In terms of staff, we made about 30 appointments last year and they have all come to the party so the stability is there, for me now it is focusing on attention to detail.” – African News Agency (ANA)