Proteas confirm new skipper ahead of visit of Bangladesh

The Proteas have confirmed the appointment of a new multi-format skipper for the women’s side with Laura Wolvaardt taking the reins.

Wolvaardt takes over the post full-time after a successful tenure as interim captain during recent tours to Pakistan and New Zealand.

Laura Wolvaardt named new skipper

Wolvaardt, takes over from Sune Luus, who led the South African women to the final in the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Luus had taken over for former skipper Dane van Niekerk, who had battled with form and fitness and had retired.

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“Having Laura Wolvaardt as the official captain, together with a blend of young and experienced players bodes well for our succession planning. It will also assist within the excitement we have around the squad in giving young players an opportunity and therefore we are looking forward to seeing them put up their hand and make impactful performances in this upcoming tour,” convenor of selectors, Clinton du Preez, said.

“A few of our senior players are not available for the T20-leg of the Bangladesh Tour due to injury and those returning from the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL).

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“We are excited to provide an opportunity to our extended identified group, especially on the back of some injuries. This allows us to have an in-depth look at players for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup taking place next year in Bangladesh. 

“The inclusion of Ayanda Hlubi and Eliz-Mari Marx gives great confidence to rewarding performances at the professional level. They have been instrumental with their domestic performances in the past season for their respective provinces.”

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Proteas Women T20I squad v Bangladesh

Anneke Bosch (Titans), Tazmin Brits (Garden Route Badgers), Annerie Dercksen (Garden Route Badgers), Mieke de Ridder (Garden Route Badgers), Lara Goodall (Western Province), *Ayanda Hlubi (Dolphins), Sinalo Jafta (Lions), Masabata Klaas (Titans), Sune Luus (Titans), *Eliz-Mari Marx (Titans), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Dolphins), Tumi Sekhukhune (Lions), Nondumiso Shangase (Dolphins), Delmi Tucker (Western Province), Laura Wolvaardt (Titans) 

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