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The Masters tournament is used as a selection event for the Africa States competition which will be held in September in Namibia. The selectors said they are yet to finalise on the players to represent the country at the Africa States. Most bowlers who took part at the Masters are hoping to be part of the squad that will represent the nation.
“We were very happy with the tournament and the bowlers played well,” saud Hayden.
“The event had a lot of competition, we have not yet finalised the squad for the Africa States but I am sure will do it soon.” The women’s defending champion Mel James said she was looking forward to making the team for the Africa States.
“Winning at the Masters has given me the hope and I could not believe it because I was playing against most of the country’s best bowlers,” said James.
“This was my first time at the Masters tournament. It was a dream come true and I love bowling and I just hope to continue playing well. My mother is really proud of me and also my province and club and my dad used to one of Zimbabwe’s top bowlers in the 1960s.” She beat Kerry Craven of Highlands Sports Club in Harare 9-5 and 9-4 in the final of the tournament.
She topped the women’s section in Bulawayo. The men’s section winner was Tom Craven of Highlands Sports Club who beat Mike Eaton by three shots to register an 8-5 win.
He lost the second set 4-11.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter