Former captain Dane van Niekerk has failed to make the Proteas Women’s squad for the T20 World Cup, which will be played in South Africa next month.
Van Niekerk, who has struggled with injuries for more than a year, returned to top-flight cricket late last year, but he was unable to pass Cricket South Africa’s rigorous fitness tests, including running a 2km time trial at certain times. , to be considered for selection.
Just a few weeks ago when Van Niekerk was left out of your squad for the ongoing tri-series, the CSA said he wasn’t gone because he failed to “give national benchmark standards in physical battery assessment.”
‘Not eligible for selection’
“Dané has progressed well and this is a step in the right direction,” electoral convenor Clinton du Preez said on January 17.
“Unfortunately, he does not meet the minimum national standard and is therefore ineligible for selection and we will continue to monitor his fitness as we continue through the tri-series, to assess his eligibility for the World Cup.”
The 15-member squad will be captained by Sune Luus, who took charge of the side when Van Niekerk injured his ankle about a year ago.
The World Cup was held between 10 and 26 February.
Proteas Women’s 15-player squad for the World Cup
Suné Luus (capt), Chloe Tryon, Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Class, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Delmi Tucker, Laura Wolvaardt
Currently ranked fifth in the ICC Women’s T20 team rankings, the Proteas Women will begin the tournament in their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka on Friday, February 10 at Newlands.
South Africa will then complete their Group A matches with a tie against New Zealand (February 13), defending champions Australia (February 18) and Bangladesh (February 21), in their bid to qualify for a second consecutive T20 World Cup semi-final after. Great show in Australia 2020.
Group B
Group B consists of England, India, and Pakistan, as well as the West Indies and Ireland.
The top two teams in the group will progress to the semi-finals before the champion is crowned in the grand final on Sunday, February 26 at the Table Mountain scene in Newlands.
The team will once again be coached by Hilton Moreeng, who will be assisted by Dillon du Preez.
South Africa match
Friday, February 10 – 19:00: Sri Lanka (Cape Town)
Monday, February 13 – 19:00: New Zealand (Paarl)
Saturday, February 18 – 19:00: Australia (Gqeberha)
Tuesday, February 21 – 19:00: Bangladesh (Cape Town)