Klusener named Coach of the Year

THE Sunfoil Dolphins made a clean sweep at the CSA Awards, which was held at the Sandton Convention Centre on Wednesday night.

Lance Klusener was named Coach of the Year, while David Miller took the Ram Slammer title and Kyle Abbott received both the Domestic Players’ Player of the Year (for the second year in a row) and SACA Most Valuable Player.

In addition, the Dolphins won the CSA Fair Play Award and Wilson Ngobese, head grounds curator at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, was named the CSA Grounds man of the Year.

Jesse Chellan, CEO of Sunfoil Dolphins, said, “I’m ecstatic for the recognition granted to the Sunfoil Dolphins team, players, coaches and ground staff. Recognition like this does not just happen. The seeds that were sown a while ago are now bearing fruits. My special thanks to Lance Klusener, Morne van Wyk, Rivash Gobind, Christo Spies, Brett Edwards and the Sunfoil Dolphin team. I would also like to pay tribute to all office staff for supporting and growing the Sunfoil Dolphins brand.”

Chellan also paid tribute to their sponsors Willowton Group, Suncoast Casino, Mancosa, Hirsch’s, East Coast Radio and Canon for their continued support.

Faeez Jaffar, President of KwaZulu Natal Cricket Union praused the Dolphins, “Congratulations to all the winners, especially to Lance Klusener, Kyle Abbott, David Miller, Wilson Ngobese and the entire Sunfoil Dolphins team. It is great to see that the Sunfoil Dolphins are back on track and the resurgence of the old Dolphins spirit. Our home grown talent is producing good results, which shows that Dolphins cricket is in a healthy state!”
Commenting on his achievement, Lance Klusener said, “I am grateful and humbled by the recognition that I and the team have received. I would like to thank the Sunfoil Dolphins team, management and sponsors. Not forgetting my family who have been very supportive.”