The ITEC Knights captain, Van Biljon, will be playing his cricket out of Pietermaritzburg after the Tuskers were promoted to Division 1 at the conclusion of the 2022/23 season.

Their promotion comes at the expense of the Knights were will be playing in Division 2 for at least a season after they were relegated following two tough seasons.

Because of the demotion it was impossible for the Knights to retain a lot of their seasoned and most experienced played due to the budget available and the salary cap in place for teams in the second division.

The seasoned Van Biljon is one of two Knights to join the Tuskers, the other being the left-arm opening bowler, Mbulelo Budaza.

The Tuskers captain, Grant Morgan, confirmed the signing of the 37-year-old Van Biljon, who is currently playing club cricket in the UK.

“We have added Cameron Delport, who was with us in year one of the new system and he brings lots of experience,” said Morgan.

“We have also added Pite van Biljon who brings vast experience and these two will bolster our batting greatly as will experienced Lions batsman Jonty Rapulana.

“They will give us a lot of great options batting wise across all formats.”

The Kimberley-born former Knights batter Michael Erlank will continue to captain the team in the upcoming season.

Tuskers squad - Michael Erlank, Tian Koekemoer, Stefan Tait, Keith Dudgeon, Malcolm Nofal, Dilivio Ridgard, Alindile Mhletywa, Kagiso Rapulana, Pite van Biljon, Mbulelo Budaza, Yaseen Valli, Smangaliso Nhlebela, Cameron Delport, Kyle Nipper, Thamsanqa Kumalo, Thando Ntini, Cameron Shekleton (High-performance contract).

Morgan Piek OFM Sport