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Watch VideoProteas 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: Former Proteas Women’s star Lizelle Lee smashes women's Big Bash League records

The 32-year-old Lizelle Lee slammed 12 fours and 12 sixes in her 75-ball blitz against the Perth Scorchers at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Key areas where the Proteas Women struggled in England

IOL Sport’s Stuart Hess looks at some key areas that defined a very poor multi-format series for the Proteas against England.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

Proteas Women need to follow England example to turnaround troubled series

The weather has been akin to a furnace in England, and the Proteas Women’s performances levels - with the exception of a few individuals - have melted.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

CSA, Proteas Women must not destroy all the good work done

There is much to be said about CSA and their decision to withdraw the Proteas men’s team from a ODI series in Australia in favour of hosting a domestic T20 tournament, but my focus is instead on the Proteas Women’s team, writes Zaahier Adams.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Five things the Proteas Women ODI series loss taught us

The Proteas women were well beaten in the third ODI against England. IOL Sport’s Stuart Hess looks at what the series loss has highlighted for the South Africans.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

Cricket SA dismiss reports that Lizelle Lee was blocked from playing in The Hundred

Cricket South Africa say reports concerning threats it made to Lizelle Lee, regarding her participation in T20 Leagues, are not true.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

Marizanne Kapp ‘struggling’ without Lizelle Lee and wife Dane’ van Niekerk in the Proteas Women’s team

Marizanne Kapp explained that the retirement of her close friend Lizelle Lee and the continued absence of her wife, Dane’ van Niekerk from the Proteas team due to injury has been difficult to absorb.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

WATCH: Chloe Tryon says Proteas need to be more proactive

South Africa was bowled out in the 48th, for a total that Chloe Tryon said was about 70 runs short of par. She made 88 off 73 balls, and was the only Proteas batter to play with the requisite aggression.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

Sune Luus says Lizelle Lee's retirement a big blow

Proteas’ captain Sune Luus has admitted that Lizelle Lee’s retirement from international cricket last week came as a shock to the team.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

Proteas opener Lizelle Lee retires from international cricket

SA women’s opener Lizelle Lee announced her retirement from international cricket on Friday.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

Gutsy Tumi Sekhukhune helps SA earn amazing draw in once-off Test against England

Tumi Sekhukhune, in her role as nightwatcher, batted for 47 overs to help South Africa sneak a stunning draw in the once-off Test against England in Taunton.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

Marizanne Kapp delighted with career best effort for Proteas in England Test

Fifties don’t cut it in Test cricket and it wouldn’t have done the Proteas much good, given the state of play when Kapp joined skipper Sune Luus at the crease.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

Marizanne Kapp's magnificence gives SA hope in Test against England

With arms aloft, Marizanne Kaap turned to the change-room, her smile matched those of her teammates, who all stood, rightfully and applauded, one of the best Test knocks by a South African player.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published