Share

Cook to lead Lions into battle

Johannesburg - The Highveld Lions on Monday announced the team’s leadership for the 2015/16 season.

Stephen Cook was named captain for the four-day Sunfoil Series campaign as well as the One Day Cup, while Thami Tsolekile was named captain for the T20 competition.

Highveld Lions chairperson, Thabang Moroe, has shared the vision that the board wishes to achieve through these appointments.

“We have taken the experience from the past few seasons. Through this the board has implemented a captaincy structure that not only secures the depth of leadership within the franchise but also ensures that we give as many quality opportunities to players showing promise. This whilst still ensuring that the team on the field has the knowledge and expertise to guide them to many more match winning performances.”

Head coach Geoffrey Toyana has full faith in this group of individuals.

“Changes to the contracted players leading up to the season has given the opportunity to re-evaluate the captaincy of the team and I am confident that those that have been appointed will rise to the occasion when required.

“Expertise in the various formats ensures that we are ready for whatever the conditions might require of someone in the position of captain on the day.

“The team has fought hard to bring the Sunfoil Series trophy back home after 15 years and we are not about to let go of it again. That was an ideal end to the previous season but our focus is to rather add some more silverware to it,” Toyana concluded.

Highveld Lions leadership for the 2015/16 season:

Sunfoil Series

Captain: Stephen Cook

Vice-captain: Dominic Hendricks

One Day Cup

Captain: Stephen Cook

Vice-captain: Thami Tsolekile

RAM SLAM T20

Captain: Thami Tsolekile

Vice-captain: To be confirmed

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1471 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2249 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE