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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.

Sport Cricket
Michael Sherman|Published

We need to be ready for what’s coming - Proteas women ahead of Sri Lanka series

Skipper Sune Luus and coach Hilton Moreeng will aim to ensure the Proteas women’s side do not underestimate a tricky Sri Lankan outfit in their upcoming T20I series in South Africa.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Supplied|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

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.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Mignon du Preez crowned Fairbreak T20 Invitational champion

Playing for the Warriors, Mignon du Preez was the lone South African participating in the final against the Falcons at the Kowloon Country Club.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Mignon du Preez wants ‘klein Sunetjie’ and the Proteas Women to be ‘fearless’ at ICC T20 World Cup

Former Proteas Women captain Mignon du Preez is under no illusions about the task that awaits Sune’ Luus’ side against England in their ICC T20 World Cup seim-final.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

Proteas women to play two Tests in new FTP schedule

The South African women’s team will play two Tests as part of a new Future Tours Programme created for the women’s game

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Staff Reporter|Published

Sune’ Luus wants the perfect game from the Proteas Women against England

The Proteas Women are in search of something, they have been very far from attaining in England - playing a perfect game - when they face the hosts in a must-win Commonwealth Games encounter

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

England win toss and bowl in first women’s T20 International against South Africa

Du Preez, 33, who retired from Test and One-Day cricket, is playing her first match for the Proteas since the semi-final exit in the 50-over World Cup against England in March.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|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

Dane’ van Niekerk to miss Commonwealth Games with injury, Mignon du Preez returns for Proteas Women

The Proteas will again be without full time captain Dane van Niekerk for the Commonwealth Games later this month, after she was unable to recover from the fractured ankle she suffered earlier this year.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Stuart Hess|Published

Plays of the Day - South Africa v England, Test match day one

As South Africa reached 284 all out at stumps of the women’s Test against in Taunton on Monday, here are the plays of an intriguing day.

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