The Garden Route Badgers have intensified their focus in their preparations for the upcoming season. All the players have returned from abroad and preparations under the guidance of the newly appointed coach, Lotle Sesele, are in full swing.
The campaign for the 2025/26 season starts on 2 October with a four day match against Limpopo Impala in Polokwane.
Thereafter the Oudtshoorn based side will take on the Mpumalanga Rhinos in Oudtshoorn in a four day match from 16 October whereafter the T20 challenge will start.
Sesele has confirmed that Yaseen Valli (red-ball) and George van Heerden (White Ball; 50 over and T20 format) will be the captains for the upcoming season.
“We have full confidence in their leadership abilities and as coaching staff we also trust that the dual roles will not impact on our plans to have a successful season,” said Sesele.
He also confirmed that a replacement for the contracted Luke Beaufort (wicket keeper/batsman) who recently announced his retirement from the game, will be announced soon. Beaufort, a former SA u.19 player, has accepted a corporate job offer in the UK.
Badgers preparing for new cricket season
Yaseen Valli and George van Heerden.