The Nashua Cape Cobras are itching to get onto the pitch at Sahara Park Newlands for the first time this season.
The ground staff have been hard at work ahead of Sunday's MYN Championship match against the Nashua Dolphins, while the players have been putting in the work on the field and in the nets.
Inside Sahara Park Newlands the outfield is looking green and ground staff are applying the final touches to the surface ahead of the first match here this season.
In the nets the players refine their skills afte! r a tough fitness session this morning.
Opening batsman, Andrew Puttick, says the players are up for the match. "It's been a really long time since we last played at Newlands."
"We haven't been at Newlands since last season, so we're looking forward to seeing what it's like. I'm sure it's going to be a very good wicket. The new groundsman's doing a brilliant job under difficult circumstances. So, ja, it should be a good wicket for one day cricket."
Puttick will have a bit more responsibility on his shoulders with Herschelle Gibbs starting his one month break from cricket on Monday.
Meanwhile, he says they've not yet hit their best form. "Even though we're not playing as well as we can play, we're still winning games, so it's a good sign."
Fast bowler, Francois Plaatjies has been rested during the net session today, but he too is looking forward to his first match at the famous ground.
