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Proteas rookie trio pushing everyone to work harder ahead of Sri Lanka trip, says Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt is looking to make the transition from the junior ranks into the senior national team just a little bit easier for rookies such as Karabo Meso, Miané Smit and Seshnie Naidu.
Proteas women banking on Marizanne Kapp services for as long as possible
Cricket South Africa (CSA) are set on keeping world-class allrounder Marizanne Kapp playing for as long as possible.
Proteas legend Marizanne Kapp has no plans to retire anytime soon
Proteas women’s allrounder Marizanne Kapp plans to keep playing for her country as long as she keeps delivering the goods.
Laura Wolvaardt wants to keep going after Indian summer with the bat against Sri Lanka
The centuries against Sri Lanka shows that Laura Wolvaardt is finding her feet as a leader and the Proteas Women’s star player.
New era … Laura Wolvaardt set to be named Proteas skipper for tour to Pakistan
Independent Media understands Cricket SA are set to name Laura Wolvaardt as the new Proteas women’s skipper on Thursday.
Sune’ Luus no longer captain as Proteas Women’s leadership options limited for Pakistan tour
Sune’ Luus was relieved of her duties as Proteas Women’s captain, with retirements and some players not available for the Pakistan tour, it remains to be seen who will fill that roll.
Better late than never … Cricket South Africa ease fitness requirements - report
Cricket South Africa have eased their fitness requirements for national players, according to a report on Monday.
Proteas prepare for life without Shabnim Ismail ahead of historic Pakistan tour
The Proteas will be without Shabnim Ismail for the Pakistan tour after the star fast bowler retired from international cricket following a stellar T20 World Cup.
Laura Wolvaardt not keen on Proteas captaincy just yet
The Proteas have been hit by a string of high-profile retirements over the past 12 months, including former captains Dane van Niekerk and Mignon du Preez.
Cricket South Africa respond to 2km time trial critics
The 2km time trial has been a hot topic of conversation since it kept impact players from being selected.
This felt personal - Dane van Niekerk opens up about T20 World Cup exclusion
Dane van Niekerk, who captained the Proteas 80 times over the span of a 14-year career, retired from international cricket last month.
Dark clouds subside to reveal a brighter SA cricketing landscape
A dark cloud has covered South African cricket for the last three years, for a host of different reasons.
Former skipper Dane van Niekerk quits Proteas after ‘emotional, lonely and painful journey’
After missing out on the recent T20 World Cup, former Proteas captain Dane van Niekerk has confirmed that she will be retiring from international cricket.
Ex-skipper Dane van Niekerk set to quit the Proteas
Former Proteas captain Dane van Niekerk is set to call time on her international cricket career after being overlooked for the recent T20 World Cup.
Keep it simple . . . Why Laura Wolvaardt should be batting in the middle order for Proteas
Stylish right-hander Laura Wolvaardt was the sole Proteas inclusion in the Women’s T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament four years ago in Australia.
Proteas star Marizanne Kapp relishing unique T20 World Cup homecoming in Gqeberha
It seems all rather surreal that after playing 221 internationals, spanning 13 years, across all formats, for her country, Marizanne Kapp will finally get to play in her hometown.
‘Unfit’ Dane van Niekerk signs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in Women’s IPL
After being deemed ‘unfit’ to play for the Proteas in their T20 World Cup on home soil, Dane van Niekerk has signed to play in the Women’s Premier League for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Nerves got in the way - Proteas keeper Sinalo Jafta after T20 World Cup loss
The home team were the overwhelming favourites heading into the match, but were caught cold before a record crowd for a women’s cricket match in South Africa.
Damned if they do, damned if they don’t . . . CSA caught in no-man’s land in Dane van Niekerk saga
It is important to note the challenges Cricket SA might have had to face if the rules were suddenly put aside for Dane van Niekerk when CSA did not overlook the very same rules for Sisanda Magala.
Dane’ van Niekerk’s exclusion from Proteas’ T20 World Cup squad is a modern day cricket dilemma
The Dane’ van Niekerk decision highlights, however, a trend in cricket which is seeing a squeeze on athletes who are built more for comfort than speed.
Coach Hilton Moreeng says Marizanne Kapp committed to Proteas despite wife’s World Cup snub
Marizanne Kapp will miss the Proteas’ Tri-Series T20I final against India on Thursday, but remains committed to the team, says coach Hilton Moreeng.
Twitter reaction to Dane van Niekerk’s T20 Women’s World Cup omission
Scores of unhappy fans took to Twitter to express their opinions after Dane van Niekerk was left out of the Proteas’ squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Dane van Niekerk omitted from Proteas women’s T20 World Cup squad after failing fitness test
Van Niekerk has endured a long-standing battle to be ready for the much-anticipated tournament. She initially struggled with an ankle injury that ruled her out of the 50-overs ICC World Cup in New Zealand last year.
Proteas captain Dane van Niekerk aiming to gain match fitness in WSL
Dane van Niekerk has made steady progress in recent months, playing a few games in The Hundred for the Oval Invincibles and also for the SA Emerging XI in August.
Return of the Dane . . . Proteas ready to welcome back Van Niekerk
The Proteas captain was involved in both of the team’s most recent training camps in East London, with the head coach, Hilton Moreeng, expressing his delight with her progress as she builds back to full fitness.