The Catch Trust
South Africa, my country of birth, holds a special place in my heart as the foundation of my early development and passion for cricket. Like many young boys, I was inspired by the heroes on my screen, and one of those was South African legend Gary Kirsten. A tenacious opening batter and now a world-class coach, Gary became an icon whose career fueled my own aspirations. I’ve been fortunate to build a relationship with him during my own journey in cricket.
Returning to South Africa, it’s clear that the country is brimming with talent and opportunity. Gary, through his foundation—now the Catch Trust—is doing remarkable work to address the inequality in access to sporting opportunities for children. With five schools, a UK World Cup tour, and a Centre of Cricket Excellence in Khayelitsha, the Catch Trust has become a powerful force for change, providing countless young athletes with the chance to fulfill their potential.
I take great pride in supporting fundraising events, leveraging my influence to draw attention to important social issues, and collaborating with nonprofit organisations to create lasting impact. I believe in the power of sports and community engagement. It drives positive change and builds a meaningful difference in the lives of many.
The Catch Trust in partnership with the MCC
This day was extra special as the young girls embarked on a drawing competiton to display what the ‘Spirt of Cricket’ means to them. The MCC Foundation in partnership with the Catch Trust came together in February 2023 to launch a new Women’s Empowerment Programme. The programme will focus on health education for teenage girls playing cricket and support for their coaches. I spent the day observing the joy and the passion and skill of the girls. The work done by all the coaches and the wonderful support they’ve received is truly inspiring.
A young girl holding a children's drawing that says 'Happy Listening of Love' with colorful pictures of a house, a girl, the sun, and a smiley face, sitting at a table with plates of food.
A young woman wearing a beige fuzzy hat and a white top is sitting at a table, writing or drawing on a piece of paper with a pencil.
A young person in a maroon cap and green shirt drawing and coloring on a piece of paper with colored blocks, while another person in a dark sweater with red accents is holding a phone and a pen nearby.
A child's hand is reaching over a table with art supplies, including oil pastels, a colorful box, and a drawing of various colored objects and words.
A woman with braided hair and a plaid shirt, holding a blank white sheet of paper, sitting at a table.
A young girl smiling and raising her hand as she looks up at a handmade note or card being held above her. The note has some writing and a drawing of a football.
A young woman with dark skin and short, messy hair sitting at a table, holding a small object in her hand, looking to her right with a thoughtful expression. There are two other women in the background, also sitting at the table.
A young woman with braided hair looking attentively in a setting with other people in the background, possibly at an outdoor event or gathering.
A young girl with dark skin smiling and holding a yellow flower. She is wearing a yellow hoodie with white text that reads 'Beverly Hills California.'
A woman in a teal shirt and gray cap is receiving a certificate and holding a pink flower during an award ceremony, with another woman holding a pink and white striped box standing nearby.
A woman dancing and smiling in a classroom with children in the background.
A person is drawing and coloring a card or poster with various designs, including a red heart, on a wooden table.
A person drawing colorful pictures on a sheet of paper, including hearts, a girl, a sun, and a flower, while sitting at a table with documents and red markers.
A smiling woman with braided hair, wearing a blue cap and teal shirt, holding a pink and white gerbera daisy.
Smiling young woman with braided hair holding a yellow flower in an indoor setting.
A young girl smiling and holding a bouquet of colorful flowers
Smiling girl in school uniform celebrating with arms raised around friends
A young woman smiling while holding a yellow flower, wearing a black hoodie and a backpack.
Four students walking towards a sports field with goalposts, carrying backpacks and school supplies.
Group of women celebrating or greeting each other on a sports field, one holding a bouquet of flowers and a certificate, in a neighborhood setting.
Two people preparing for a game of cricket on a grassy field, one holding a bouquet of flowers, the other adjusting cricket stumps, with houses and power lines in the background.
A woman in athletic clothing walking across a sports field, carrying a ladder and wearing a backpack and a hat.
A woman in a teal shirt, navy pants, and a cap carrying a metal ladder on a grassy sports field with houses and a cloudy sky in the background.
A young woman wearing a blue cap, teal shirt, and navy pants stands outdoors with a backpack, holding crutches, on a grassy area near a sports field. Other people are visible in the background.
A young woman in a blue sports shirt, navy blue sweatpants, and a navy cap is standing outdoors in front of a wooden fence. A woman is visible behind a gap in the fence, partially hidden.
Three women walking along a street, carrying bags and a flower, smiling and talking. One of them is holding a certificate. A small dog is sitting on the sidewalk behind them. Dark stormy clouds are overhead, and cars are on the road in the background.
Three women walking together on a street, smiling and talking. They are carrying sports equipment, a cricket bat, and a certificate. The street has parked cars and power lines, with a cloudy sky overhead.
Three smiling women walking on a street with luggage, one holding a cricket bat, another holding a certificate and a yellow flower, overcast sky.
Three women walking on a street with luggage, one holding a yellow flower, under dark cloudy skies.
Three young women walking on a street, smiling, with one holding a certificate and a flower. They are dressed casually and carrying bags, with a cloudy sky overhead.
A young woman standing outdoors on a street, holding a cricket bat in her right hand and a large rolling suitcase in her left. She is wearing a blue cap, a teal T-shirt, navy blue pants, and white athletic shoes. The background shows utility poles, power lines, and a small shop with a sign that reads 'LUCKY SHOP.' The sky is cloudy.
An elderly woman with short gray hair, glasses, and a striped shirt stands next to a young woman with a cap and a blue t-shirt, both standing outside near a wooden wall and some weathered wood.
A small, painted storefront for Maria Hair Salon with a portrait of a woman on the left side. The building has a weathered appearance with a metal roof and graffiti-style signs, located on a street with power lines overhead.
A man is being interviewed by a cameraman in an outdoor setting with people in the background. The man is wearing a dark green polo shirt, beige shorts, and sunglasses hanging from his shirt. He is holding a water bottle and has a wristband on his right wrist. The cameraman is wearing a black shirt and cap, with headphones and a camera on his shoulder. There are women in the background, one wearing an orange t-shirt and white shorts, and another in white shorts with her hand behind her head. The setting appears to be a casual, outdoor area with buildings visible in the background.
A smiling young girl with earrings, facing sideways, with a blue background.
A man wearing a green polo shirt and beige shorts is standing on a sidewalk, having a conversation with a videographer dressed in black, holding a professional camera. Behind them is a small, makeshift food stall with a sign that reads 'Cha Mamma' and offers burger, Russian, French fries, and other foods. The stall has a rusted metal exterior and is situated on a dirt lot with a satellite dish and clothes hanging to dry in the background.
Three men standing on a grassy field during filming, with one man holding a camera and another with a second camera, facing each other against a backdrop of a large brick building and blue sky.
A man with gray hair driving a BMW vehicle with a rural landscape outside the window.
A man with light brown hair and a beard sitting in the backseat of a vehicle, wearing a green polo shirt and sunglasses hanging from his collar, with other passengers in the background.
A smiling young boy wearing a gray bucket hat and red t-shirt standing against a bright blue wall.
Photographers filming a woman standing on a sidewalk in front of a rustic brick wall with a weathered wooden door.