Motlhanka, who has previous experience playing in the UK and Zimbabwe, joins the Bristol City-based side until the end of the season in September. In 2017, Motlhanka was in the UK where he played for the Holmewood Cricket Club, scoring 902 runs in 33 matches. This time he returns to play for Cleeve, a club that competes in the Bristol and District Senior Division and is aiming for promotion to the Premier League. Their season starts on Saturday and Motlhanka is expected to be in action as a specialist batsman and spin bowler. Motlhanka also plays as an occasional wicket-keeper for the national team.
His move to the UK was initiated after contact with his agent, Robbie Humphries in December. "I got in touch with Cleeve Cricket Club after I got a call from my agent, Robbie Humphries last year in December. We then had a fruitful meeting where the club shared with me their ambitions and requirements. Both parties were quite satisfied and after that we started to work on the deal," Motlhanka said. He said he has been warmly welcomed by his new teammates and is optimistic ahead of the start of the season. "I am enjoying it so far. I have received a really warm welcome and I have had a very good week of settling down. I am just looking forward to the cricket season which starts this Saturday," Motlhanka said.
