da luck： South African one-day international Shafiek Abrahams is to move from Eastern Province to the Northerns Titans for the 2001/2002 season
da poker： 02-May-2001South African one-day international Shafiek Abrahams is to move from Eastern Province to the Northerns Titans for the 2001/2002 season.”I have received an offer from the Titans and have decided tofurther my career by taking up this offer," the all-rounder said on Wednesday.”I wish to make it clear that this decision was made purely to advance mycareer in cricket and life thereafter," he said.Dave Emslie, CEO of EP Cricket said Abrahams was an outstanding and loyalservant to Eastern Province and a real pleasure to deal with in all aspects.”Shafiek always contributed well with regards to bat and ball.”According to Emslie, EP understand Abrahams’ motivation for the move. “We hopehis decision to play for the Northern Titans will prove to be right one.Shafiek leaves the EPCB with our blessing and the very best of wishes.”Brandon Foot, President of the Northerns Cricket Union, expressed hisexcitement at Shafiek joining the Northern Titans for the forthcomingseason.”Shafiek is a talented and experienced cricketer who will play a major rolein the campaign of the Northern Titans during the forthcoming season andthereafter’" said Foot. "We believe Shafiek will complement our existing squad and, inparticular improve the Titans’ bowling department and provide all-roundability, which will strengthen the Titans in this respect.”Shafiek’s administrative and coaching abilities are also well-respected and the potential exists for Shafiek to pursue acareer outside of cricket, when his playing days have been completed,” Footsaid.
