Monique appeals for help ahead of World Cup tour
After qualifying for the Indoor Cricket World Cup, 13-year-old Monique Morgan appeals for sponsorship.
Monique Morgan (13) has been selected to represent the South African U21 team at the Indoor Cricket World Cup taking place in Australia in October.
The talented cricketer, who is a member of Meyersdal Action Sports, will make her local town and country proud after qualifying for the tournament hosted by the World Indoor Cricket Federation.
For Monique to make it to this prestigious event, she needs help from the community with sponsorship.
Participating teams to take part include the open men and ladies divisions.
South Africa will be sending one team in each of these categories with a total of 64 players including umpires and officials, with nine countries participating.
Monique, who is a Grade Seven learner at Laerskool President Steyn, needs R58 000 for the tour. This will cover travelling and accommodation expenses.
Coach Gary Grosskopff said Monique started she has grown tremendously in the sport after starting playing for the U10s.
“She was selected through a trial process to represent Southern Gauteng in the interprovincial tournaments in May. SA selectors then identified her and she was selected to attend a boot camp to pick the final national squads,” he said.
He described her as a humble cricketer who conducts herself in the most professional way ever as a youngster.
Monique’s mother, Annelie Morgan, said her daughter is looking forward to the Australia tour and that she would give anything to make the trip.
“It’s a big thing for us parents and a proud moment for her. She wants to serve as a motivation for more young girls to get involved in this sport. We would appreciate any form of donations,” she said.
For more information or to donate, you may contact Annelie on 082 796 2875 or Johnny on 078 168 6733.
Potential donors are also welcome to visit Meyersdal Action Sports for more information.
