Mini-cricketers get chance to meet heroes

KFC has launched a national competition in which the brand’s mini-cricket teams stand a chance to join their Proteas heroes on tour for their next T20 internationals in SA.

Building on the success of the KFC Mini-Cricket Kids versus Proteas Tour over the last five years, this competition sees the winning three mini-cricket teams joining the Proteas for a fun two days, leading up to the match and on match day.

“Through the KFC minicricket programme, we have created a tour platform that brings kids closer to their cricketing heroes,” KFC public affairs director Thabisa Mkhwanazi said.

“This season we sought to create a new experience for the kids – one that is memorable and once again, life-changing, by giving them an opportunity to rub shoulders with their Proteas heroes when they take on Zimbabwe.

“With the help of Cricket SA, this year’s programme will continue to uplift and inspire kids around South Africa.”

The winning teams will be part of the Proteas’ build-up.

Day one will involve an intense warm-up session ahead of the T20 international, seeing the Proteas behind the scenes in a personal locker room experience and then running onto the field with them.

Match day will also be exciting.

The kids will be part of the formal proceedings such as tossing the coin, singing the national anthem and getting active on the boundaries as ball boys or girls.

“Thinking back to when I was a little mini-cricket kid, I know I would have loved to get closer to my favourite players, so this experience will definitely be life-changing,” Proteas allrounder Andile Phehlukwayo said.

“We look forward to taking them behind the scenes and getting to know them through the various experiences during this tour. We hope it continues to ignite the passion for the beautiful game of cricket.”

Schools and teams across the country can get involved by dialling *120*7535# or visiting kfc.co.za/minicricket. Entries close on September 16.

Zimbabwe will tour South Africa in October.