Cricket South Africa pronounces Ladies’s squad for the historic Check towards England

On Tuesday, Cricket South Africa (CSA) formally introduced the squad for the upcoming historic one-off Check towards England.

Laura Wolvaardt has been appointed because the captain of the Proteas workforce for this pivotal match. The Check is scheduled to begin on December 15 on the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.

Key modifications within the South Africa Check squad

The squad named by CSA consists of the identical gamers who’re at the moment a part of the three-match One Day Worldwide (ODIs) collection towards England. The transfer highlights the consistency in participant choice whereas sustaining continuity as South Africa transitions from the shorter format to the longest format of the sport.

Nonetheless, an essential change has been made within the bowling division. Proper medium-fast bowler Tumi Sekhukhune has been included within the squad to exchange Ayabonga Khaka, who is not going to characteristic within the longer format setup. Sekhukhune brings versatility to the workforce, having performed her final Check match towards India in July 2024. This variation will present added flexibility and depth to South Africa’s bowling arsenal forward of the collection opener.

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Skilled gamers make a comeback to the Check format

A number of notable gamers are making their return to the longer format of the sport as a part of the Check squad. Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi and Chloé Tryon are three key names who’re making comebacks after enjoying limited-overs cricket in recent times.

Goodall returns as a middle-order batter after enjoying her final Check match in June 2022 towards England, whereas Hlubi, a dependable right-arm medium-fast bowler, and Tryon, an skilled all-rounder, are each returning after that includes of their final Check appearances towards Australia in February 2024. Their inclusion provides precious expertise, and confirmed talent units that may undoubtedly strengthen the Proteas squad as they face a difficult opponent in England.

South Africa’s Check squad:

Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Chloé Tryon, Tumi Sekhukhune

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