Cricket South Africa have named a 18-strong player squad to take on Pakistan Women in the three One Day Internationals and three T20 matches as they look ahead to making a strong comeback to international cricket.
PROTEAS WOMEN WON’T TAKE PAKISTAN LIGHTLY
The first of the three-match one-day series will commence on January 20th at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead stadium.
Northerns all-rounder Sune Luus has been named the Momentum Proteas captain, standing in for Dane van Niekerk who is missing out due to injury. The 25-year-old Luus has been confirmed to lead the side in both formats.
MOMENTUM PROTEAS ODI & T20 SQUAD:
Sune Luus (c)
Laura Wolvaardt
Trisha Chetty (w/k)
Mignon du Preez
Shabnim Ismail
Lizelle Lee
Ayabonga Khaka
Masabata Klaas
Nadine de Klerk
Tumi Sekhukhune
Sinalo Jafta
Marizanne Kapp
Lara Goodall
Nondumiso Shangase
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Faye Tunnicliffe
Anneke Bosch
Tazmin Brits
SUPPORTING STAFF
Hilton Moreeng (Head Coach)
Dillon du Preez (Assistant Coach)
Sedibu Mohlaba (Team Manager)
Tshegofatso Gaetsewe (Team Doctor)
Abram Ramoadi (Performance Analyst)
Dinesha Devnarain (Women’s High-Performance Coach)
Molebatsi Theletsane (Physiotherapist)
Zane Webster (Strength and Conditioning)
Koketso Gaofetoge (Media Manager)
Proteas Coach Hilton Moreeng said: “I’m excited about this group we have selected, and the players have a great opportunity to continue with the great strides they have made at this level and also opportunities to the young ones.
“Many in the squad have international experience including our captain Sune who has lead us with composure in the past and hopefully will do likewise on this tour. There are several talented youngsters who show exciting potential and giving some of them an opening will not only increase the squad’s depth but increase competition for places.”
Full fixture list:
ODI
20 Jan 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (10h00)
23 Jan 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (10h00)
26 Jan 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (10h00)
T20I
29 Jan 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (15h30)
31 Jan 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (15h30)
03 Feb 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (15h30)
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