Director, Law, LLB (Hons), Int Sports Law, Cricket Analyst, Former Proteas cricketer, Strategic Business Management, Dad, Hubby. Where GOD guides he provides!!
Indian cricket used to be ok losing a test series overseas, but Virat Kohli showed that losing one now is not ok... That is the measure of Indian cricket's rise! Kohli showed true leadership by being accountable for the team's performances. Captains can learn from him!
I simply love India and it's people. It was in India that I scored a century on Test debut. Happy independence day, India!
@JontyRhodes8
I stole this pic 😁
Since my public stance supporting Lungi Ngidi,
#BLM
, and speaking about the systemic racism within cricket, sport and society in South Africa - I have received many hate mail. Some have labeled me a "quota player", playing because of my skin colour & cc'd the likes of Boeta in..
We criticize when things don't go well, but we also need to congratulate those involved when they play well.
Well done Mark Boucher, Dean Elgar and the team!
#SAvIND
Let me set the record straight - I have scored more t20, limited overs, first class and test runs than Boeta. I have scored more t20, limited overs, first class and test hundreds than Boeta, despite him playing longer than me. Yet, I am referred to as a "quota player".
My cricket message for 2023;
* Develop at grassroots.
* Get former players involved in the structures, stop feeling threatened.
* Bridge the gap between 1st class cricket and international cricket.
* Select players on merit!
All the above can be done easily!
Happy new year!
I played with wonderful players & good men, but there were some 'bad' ones. I stood against systematic racism when I played and was victimized for it. I have stories to tell, but dont worry RACIST, I won't call you out, yet! You thought I would fall, but I still stand!
I might not win every battle, but I will never lose the war!! And if you have anything to say about me, here I am - if you have the courage to call me a cheat, then do so and unmask yourself, but please have your evidence and proof thereof.
I am Alviro Nathan Petersen!
One of the classic comebacks by the Proteas last night after England cruised. The short ball worked well and Magala was 👌
The crowd were good too, and the two boys below, special!!
#SAvENG
I broke several first class records in 2008/09 and made my test debut for SA in 2010 against India in Kolkata where I scored a century on debut.
Records include most runs in a first class season, and most centuries in a season equalling Barry Richards, Mike Proctor & P. Kirsten
I have just received an extraordinary gracious message from a former 'white' Proteas player & I quote;
"Alviro, stay strong in your belief. You earned the right to wear the green cap. Most detractors don't know anything about the game itself and what goes on behind the scenes"..
BREAKING!!!!! NEW EVIDENCE CAME TO LIGHT THAT WILL SHOW THAT THE 'INVESTIGATION' APPEAR TO BE 'BIAS'.
@OfficialCSA
I will give you until 10h00 today to get in touch with me or I will present evidence publicly... 💥💥💥
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: Cricket South Africa responds to attacks on the integrity of the match fixing investigations and allegations of unfairness and bias.
Full details 👉
#ThatsOurGame
1) Should the Proteas select their best XI and then make one of them captain?
2) Should the selectors (coach included) show leadership and make a decision?
3) Should Bavuma show leadership and insist on dropping himself?
4) None of the above?
Thoughts?
I have sharpened my argument in law and in human rights to fight against any forms of discrimination. You can victimize me, spread lies about me or even degrade me but I will continue to stand for equality for black and white people!
You know me, but you don't know my story. You know some things I have done, but you don't know what I went through! I was never given a free ride in cricket, I EARNED MY SPOT THROUGH PERFORMANCES. I broke several 1st records in 2008/09 and only made my debut in 2010...
The other included Ashwell Prince... I was left out of the test team for Rudolph before Aus series in SA. I captained the SA A team and scored a century against Aus before the test series started. Rudolph opened the batting - I had no issue with that.
I continued to score runs!
What a run chase by the Proteas! Set up by a captain's, match winning innings from Temba Bavuma.
689 runs scored today, a good crowd, and quality cricket!
#SAvENG
I shared an apartment with Ab for 3 years when we were still 'young' & I dont think he will intentionally try to derail the SA world cup campaign. I do think his advisers let him down the last few days. Hell of a player though!
Asked to be dropped... the test before I scored 152 and 40 against New Zealand in Wellington...
I wasn't dropped and Gary Kirsten showed Faith in me - the next test I scored 182 against England at Headingley.
Free ride hey - "quota player"!
If
@OfficialCSA
really said that they will 'exclusively' only hire black consultants, then that would appear to be unfair towards others. Replacing one form of racism with another can't be the answer.
Equality and fairness, that's what I want...
Now people of Mzansi, PLEASE, I beg you, 🙏 forgive Pat Symcox, Boeta, Brian McMillan, Rudi Steyn, Meyrick Pringle & everyone who have a different view to us! Show a spirit of forgiveness and let them be part of the answer! We must be one people, one nation!
#Notoracism
! 🙏🙏🙏
Jacques Kallis is arguably one of the greatest cricketers to have played the game and to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame is a testament thereof. Indeed a one in a million cricketer! 🙌🙌🙌
I wasn't even supposed to be in the test XI, but for an injury to Mark Boucher the day before. I scored a century on test debut against India at Eden Gardens. A free ride hey!
I was asked to he dropped by the media after I scored a duck against Eng at the Oval...
Dear
@SACAplayers
, sadly you never supported transformation in the past - players had to deal with this by themselves. This is not just a matter of race, but also a matter of principle and policy! I see you want to talk about transformation now, playing for the gallery!
After the Aus series, SA played Sri Lanka and when SA lost the second test in Durban, I was included in the 3rd test as an opener. Ashwell was dropped and Rudolph moved to the middle order where Ash batted to make way for me. Did you know that? Not well documented hey!
@bibowamampela
On merit! I broke 6 SA first class records in 2008/09 and made my test debut in 2010 where I scored a century against India in Kolkata!
Thanks for asking! 🤣
Here's my advice - use it or lose it! I am a founding member of
#proteafire
Its about being authentic! This laid-back approach is not Proteas style, leave it for the West Indies! Get back now boys!!
I was not in the Titans team to play the first game of the 2001/2 season against Free State - Rudi Steyn was injured and decided to sit 1 game out. I was brought in to open the batting and scored 147 in Bloemfontein. I played the whole season and the rest history.
Free ride hey!
I have just spoken to Thami Tsholekile and said he must leave next Tuesday for me... he is owning the airways at the moment!! Heartbreaking story!! 😭😭
@robertmarawa
@Bevstar7
What we need is a proper investigation into cricket matters in this country, not just from December 2019. RACISM, Boards, CEO's, DOC's, Selectors, Salaries, SACA, Players etc.
Some media protect the interest of the looters and Racism within cricket! They have become brazen too
Please people of Twitter, I am not interested in selection/personal agendas/overthrowing CSA/TRC's/going after the former captain (G.Smith). I am interested in transformation and ensuring that systemic racism is eradicated from cricket. Graeme was a great leader and player!
Mzansi, I can confirm that the HEAVY, HEAVYWEIGHTS from various sections of society including from
@OfficialCSA
have been in touch with me from 09h00 today. They complied! Thank you all 🙏🙏 We will see action hopefully, or I come out again.
BREAKING!!!!! NEW EVIDENCE CAME TO LIGHT THAT WILL SHOW THAT THE 'INVESTIGATION' APPEAR TO BE 'BIAS'.
@OfficialCSA
I will give you until 10h00 today to get in touch with me or I will present evidence publicly... 💥💥💥
When I asked some of these people sending hate mail where they get the info, they say it is well documented that I was a "quota player". Documented probably meaning in the media ? 🤷♂️ Well let me say this, there are lots of things documented in the media...
Some say I am anti-white. Here is some news for you, since 2013 I am paying school fee's (hundreds) and sponsor sports equipment to children from all races and schools, without any contribution from
@OfficialCSA
Kids r treated equally!!
I don't talk about change, I act on it!
Remember all, it is easy to throw stones now, especially if you TOO live in a glasshouse. Any former players out there who won the WC for SA... Cheap shots shows your immaturity and agenda based arguments... Let's keep supporting the Proteas, the tide will turn sometime...
Another one!
Having broken 6 first class records before I made my test debut wasn't enough? Records held by the likes of Barry Richards, Peter Kirsten, Mike Proctor & Kepler Wessels to name a few...
And then scored a century on test debut!
I hope 2023 is better for you! 🙏
@AlviroPetersen
Agreed with you. For the record though, if players were selected on merit during your playing days, and based on your playing stats, you would have never came close to a Proteas' cap 🧢.
Sad stories in SA cricket! The question is, did those in power do anything about it then, not now?? Ministers, CEO's, board members, selectors, coaches, captain's, SACA presidents...?? Or was it a case of fitting in at the expense of others?? 🤷♂️🤷♂️ these are
#realquestions
To my black brothers - Black people were/still are in highly influential positions (CEO's, Board members, selectors, SACA presidents, coaches, captain's etc...) within cricket, but what change did they effect? They will be judged on what they did, not how hard they shout now!!
Many congratulations to the Proteas Women's on their series win in India! They have been pretty good in the last few months and this is a great achievement! 🙌🙌👏👌
The reality is that the success of the
#SA20League
depends on a strong Proteas team to attract sponsors, viewership, etc... If the Proteas batting can get to test standard then the team will be competitive again - this requires leadership, experience and straight talk!
Thoughts?
I have noted that
@OfficialCSA
talk about a 'reparation scheme' - I want to make it categorically clear that I will not participate in that, I don't want money I haven't worked for!! Furthermore, money is not the answer to your failures. Fix systemic racism within cricket!!
This is the Equality and fairness I'm talking about...
Kallis + Harris combined earnings in a 30 day working month is over R1M - Yes, over R1M p.m
Langeveldt + Ontong combined earnings is under R200k p.m
Oh, and CSA said they are struggling with money 🤷♂️🤷♂️
Is that fair??? 🤷♂️
If
@OfficialCSA
really said that they will 'exclusively' only hire black consultants, then that would appear to be unfair towards others. Replacing one form of racism with another can't be the answer.
Equality and fairness, that's what I want...
My only brother, my baby brother. Would have been 33 today but sadly passed away on 17 June 2020. He could anger me, challenge me and even confuse me, but he made me realise that our capacity to love is never ending!
Jacques Rudolph was involved with 2 incidents regarding transformation - 1 was very well documented and included the incident with Justin Ontong in Australia. IN MY OPINION THAT WAS WRONG, based on info I gathered in the media. The other...
Some might feel that it wasn't worth waking up for...
Proteas must bowl Aus out cheaply (under 220) if they want to have any chance in this game... the reality is, I can't believe I'm already talk about having "a "chance" on day 1 of a test match!
#SAvAUS
Our biggest problem in cricket is that
@OfficialCSA
left transformation to be dealt with by the privileged! Similarly,
@GovernmentZA
left it to the privileged as well.
My advice is, take control!! Show leadership! you will be criticized, ask me, I was at
@LionsCricketSA
!!
Some people have been consistent with their racist undertones while others hid/hide it well. Those currently hiding it are the silent ones on
#BlackLivesMatter
. Your silence is complicit!! You are also abandoning your mates now...
#cowards
Do you really think a polarized media will publish that...
@GraemeSmith49
earns more than the CEO.
@NeilManthorp
it is R5.4M p.a or R450k p.m 😁
Paul Harris earned more than Langeveldt and Ontong while with
@OfficialCSA
last summer.
I don't hear the president of SACA now...
Grateful to
@NeilManthorp
for bringing into the open the grotesque salary paid to
@OfficialCSA
CEO (R356k per MONTH), as well as lavish Board fees to its Directors (R300-R400k p.a.)
Perhaps he can also reveal what Director of Cricket,
@GraemeSmith49
and coach,
@markb46
earn
I hear Neil Mc Kenzie resigned from his job at Bangladesh. I mentioned to the board of
@OfficialCSA
in July 2020 that there were whispers of
@GraemeSmith49
creating a position for Mc Kenzie within SA Cricket. Is this true, Graeme?
Remember as recently as 2017 we were told that South African rugby were dead due to transformation... Guess what, we won a world cup not so long ago... I can't recall that it was due to transformation... Can there be equal treatment, please! 🤷♂️
Can we please have some good people with transformation records on the
@OfficialCSA
board and not self serving, compromised and "yes baas" people 🙏
Have a good Monday all.
It would be a great call by
@OfficialCSA
to make
@amlahash
batting coach for the Indian tour this year! Great player of spin, played in those conditions and understand the pressure!! just saying!
@AlexFMRadio891
Alexandra community would like to say Thanks
@AlviroPetersen
for donating cricket gear🙏🙏🙏it’s been years of playing cricket without proper equipment but today The man himself handed a lot of gear to the boys,can’t wait to see the boys in action 👌
@DaleSteyn62
Many congratulations big man! What a performer for
@OfficialCSA
and what a great standard you've set. I loved playing with you and being on your side.
Enjoy the next chapter in your life!
That guy that lead with poetry won't stop this. Transformation will happen in our lifetime! A child in a township somewhere will hopefully have the same opportunities as a child from a privileged home and they will coexist and be colleagues, friends and travel on the same bus!
Sadly there are no winners in cricket's dispute against itself in South Africa. Everyone is a loser! Proteas remain a shadow of the team we once were! The dispute centers around the protectors of racism who will continue to protect the looters at the expense of transformation.
This is Nigel Brouwers, one of the most talented cricketers I have known. A product of Gelvandale CC. Sadly he passed away earlier this evening 😭😭😭
May his soul rest in eternal peace 🙏🙏🙏