28-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Proteas embark on World Cup preparations with India challenge in tri-series
The tri-series marks the first assignment for Mandla Mashimbyi after being appointed as the new head coach of South Africa Women, as the team begin their preparations for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, set to take place in India later this year.
'It's our first full tour with Coach Mandla. So far, he's been great. He's come with a big presence, already implemented a lot of changes, and does things differently to what we've maybe done in the past. I hope it'll be good for the group going forward.'
The Sri Lanka tournament feature three sides, which Wolvaardt believes is an exciting opportunity as it replicates the atmosphere and pressure of a World Cup.
"A tri-series like this is great. It sort of gives a World Cup kind of feel where you have to prep for different teams in the same tournament and hopefully qualify for a final.
"I think we have a bit of everything with the ball, which is awesome. It's probably the most spinners that I've had in a squad since I've been captain, so I'm quite excited about that."
