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IOL News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Mandla Mashimbyi hoping Marizanne Kapp can help the Proteas Women return to winning ways
The Proteas will be hoping Marizanne Kapp can bolster the bowling attack in the West Indies. Picture: BackpagePix Image: Picture: BackpagePix Veteran allrounder Marizanne Kapp will make her much-anticipated return to the Proteas Women's team on their upcoming tour to the West Indies. Kapp was sorely missed during the recent Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, where the Proteas failed to qualify for the final of the competition involving the hosts and India. The Proteas won just one of their four ODI's played in Colombo. Kapp will not only add valuable experience, but also her quality with the ball especially after the Proteas bowlers leaked runs at will during the Tri-Series. The 35-year-old will be joined by fellow seamers Tumi Sekhukhune and Ayanda Hlubi, who replace Seshnie Naidu and left-handed batter Lara Goodall. Nineteen-year-old leg-spinner Naidu played just one game, recording figures of 1/40, while Goodall only managed 61 runs at average of 15.25. 'You can never underestimate the value of an experienced player in your squad,' said Proteas coach Mandla Mashimbyi. 'But, you know, based on the plans that we had for Marizanne in terms of her fitness block and to make sure that, you know, by the time we get to the World Cup, should be where she needs to be. That was most important for us at this time 'But having her back into the squad, it's something that I'm looking forward to seeing, seeing how she operates within the team environment and also the experience that she brings within the team as well.' In Kapp's absence, the Proteas may have unearthed her natural successor with young Annerie Dercksen, who starred with the bat in the Tri-Series. The ICC Emerging Player of the Year was sensational, striking her maiden ODI century, and a further half-century to top the Tri-Series scoring charts ahead of Indian superstars Smitri Mandhana (264) and Jemimah Rodrigues (245) with 276 runs at an average of 92.0 and 113.1 strike-rate. 'Dercksen is a huge talent. She's a lovely girl. She listens, she's willing to learn over time. 'She works. I mean, people don't understand. This girl will drive from Beaufort West to Bloem just to go work on her bowling and she would drive to PE to work with our batting coach,' he said. 'This is a girl that's willing to sacrifice everything to make sure that she gets better. So, I'm not so surprised with the results that I'm seeing from her. 'So she's really come of age now and for her to be doing what she's doing at this young age, it just shows you the work that she's putting in behind the scenes that is starting to come through. And I'm really, really happy for her. 'You know, I'm not, I'm telling you now that she will definitely be one of the best all-rounders in the world in the near future.' Proteas top-order batter Anneke Bosch was not considered for the Windies series as she is struggling with the illness that caused to withdraw from the Sri Lankan tour.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Marizanne Kapp returns to South Africa's squad for white-ball tour of West Indies
Experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has made a return to South Africa's squad set to embark on a tour to the West Indies for three ODIs and as many T20Is from June 11 – 23. All six matches will be played at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados. Marizanne had missed South Africa's 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka, where India emerged as the winner, due to her following a structured conditioning block. With that completed, she is now back to play for South Africa. Apart from her, seamers Tumi Sekhukhune and Ayanda Hlubi also make a return to the team, with spinner Seshnie Naidu and left-handed batter Lara Goodall left out. All-rounder Miane Smit also earns an opportunity to make her T20I debut after recently entering the ODI format. The tour of West Indies will enable the Proteas Women to fine-tune their preparations for the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup, when the 50-over encounters take place on June 11, 14 and 17. 'It's an exciting white-ball tour ahead in the West Indies, and a fantastic opportunity for the players to continue testing their skills. The more cricket we play, the more we learn about our combinations and individual growth as a team. I'm very excited to have Marizanne, Sekhukhune and Ayanda (Hlubi) back into the mix.' 'Hopefully, they will come with some new energy, and they'll be motivated to do well for the team. Sri Lanka was tough, but we took a lot of positives out of that, and whatever gaps we've picked up, we want to make sure that we brush up on them. I'm looking forward to that, and the players have been working to make sure that they prepare well for the Caribbean tour,' said head coach Mandla Mashimbyi in a statement. The T20Is between South Africa and West Indies will happen from June 20-23. The shortest format games will also be Mashimbyi's first T20I series with the team after his appointment in November last year. The squad will depart for Barbados on June 2 from OR Tambo International Airport. 'As we continue building towards the 50-over World Cup, this tour provides a vital platform to further assess our combinations and give players the opportunity to stake their claim. The blend of experience and emerging talent is intentional, ensuring we're preparing a squad that's both competitive and adaptable in different conditions.' 'The batting unit showed promising signs of growth and confidence during the recent series in Sri Lanka, and we're encouraged by their continued development. With the addition of fresh pace options, our bowling attack also gives us more tactical flexibility for the challenges the West Indies will present,' said Clinton du Preez, Proteas Women Convenor of Selectors. South Africa squad: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Miane Smit and Chloe Tryon.
Daily Maverick
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Maverick
Proteas Women have a Marizanne Kapp-sized hole in team for tri-series quest
The Proteas have unearthed talented all-rounders, but none has the dual ability of Marizanne Kapp, whose presence with ball and bat is missed in Sri Lanka. The Proteas Women have struggled in their 50-over tri-series against India and Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka so far without the services of the always reliable all-rounder Marizanne Kapp. Kapp was rested by Cricket South Africa (CSA) as she 'continues her conditioning block in preparation for the subsequent tours and the World Cup in India', CSA said before the four-match tour. The Proteas have lost both their opening two matches, first a 15-run loss to India and then a demoralising five-wicket loss to hosts Sri Lanka. The side have, so far, besides their fielding performances, struggled mainly in two departments: runs in the middle order and penetration with the new ball. In their first two matches, the highest score from batters three to six has been 46, scored by Lara Goodall against Sri Lanka in the second match, the only score above 40 so far for batters in those positions. The team has also picked up only one wicket in the first 10 overs of both matches, with three seamers — Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka and Nadine de Klerk – taking the new ball. Those are periods in matches, with bat and ball, where Kapp has excelled in recent years. Since 2019, while batting in the middle order, Kapp's lowest average in a calendar year in Women's One Day Internationals has been 43.75 and the highest 75.00, in 2023. Last year, she was the second-highest run scorer in the format, behind captain Laura Wolvaardt, and the second-highest wicket-taker, behind Nonkulukelo Mlaba. But with Kapp at 35 years old, the Proteas Women have to learn to live without the formidable all-rounder. They are now experiencing a taste of that reality. 'Massive loss' Before the first match of the tour, skipper Wolvaardt admitted that not having Kapp around left a huge gap. 'Kappie is obviously a massive loss for us,' she said. 'She's probably the most skilful seam bowler in the world. 'The way that she bats as well, is sort of a double loss. 'In saying that, we do have some other seaming all-rounders in the side like Nads [de Klerk] and [Annerie] Dercksen. 'We have two other seamers here as well. Hopefully, they're able to fill the hole that she leaves.' That hole has been difficult to replace so far. Not only have the seamers struggled to pick up wickets, other than De Klerk, they've also leaked runs like a broken faucet. Spinner Mlaba has been the leading wicket-taker thus far with four pegs. It was largely expected of the team's premier spin bowler to lead the charge in subcontinent conditions, but the seamers, barring De Klerk, have struggled for control. Dercksen has been a shining light with the bat so far, however. Coming in at No 7, the big-hitting all-rounder has hit 91 runs in the 80 deliveries she's faced so far, including a maiden half-century, striking an unbeaten 61 off 60 deliveries against Sri Lanka. 'I think she can become one of the best finishers in the world,' Proteas head coach Mandla Mashimbyi said. 'She's got power, she has skin in the game in terms of understanding what she needs to do. She's been really good for us with the bat.' It hasn't gone as well with the ball. She has conceded 53 runs in the five overs she's bowled across the two matches. 'She's the type of bowler that you don't want to put pressure on in terms of expectations,' Mashimbyi said about her medium-paced bowling that is still raw at the moment. 'She must just go out there and enjoy herself and I know she will put her hand up when it matters … and that will be in the next two games.' No comparison Dercksen, having only recently turned 24, has the potential to be a special player for the Proteas, having clinched the International Cricket Council Emerging Player of the Year award for 2024. She is already being compared with the legendary Kapp. 'I've been compared to Kappie a lot and I'm really not sure why,' she said. 'She's in a class of her own and someone I really look up to, and I see it as a big honour.' The comparisons are somewhat unfair at this point. Dercksen is still in the infancy of her career, having donned the green and gold only eight times. Her role in the side and her skillset are different. Dercksen is a basher, a clean striker of the ball who can clear the boundary without too much fuss. Kapp is an accumulator who prefers to see the leather whistling along the carpet, except for the occasional slog-sweep unleashed against spin bowlers. On the bowling front, Kapp has discipline and accuracy few have been able to replicate, while Dercksen is an aggressive bowler whose precision is often compromised, evident in how she took her only wicket of the series: strangling Smriti Mandhana down the leg side. When asked about whether Kapp's on-field ability is missed, however, Mashimbyi answered ambiguously. 'Yes and no. You can't replace experience,' he said 'If you look at the results, it could be better, but as I sit here, I don't think we were beaten; we just didn't play the important moments very well.' Those important moments are, in recent times, where Kapp has excelled. 'It's also part of learning,' Mashimbyi said. 'I think you learn better when you lose than when you win.' South Africa hope to turn their losing streak around tomorrow against India in their third match, with another loss guaranteeing they won't make the final of the tri-series. 'We do have a lot of good things that are happening on this tour,' Mashimbyi said. 'That's what I want to focus on and then work on the things that we're not doing really well.' DM
Int'l Cricket Council
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Youngsters earn maiden ODI call-ups in Proteas squad for tri-series against India and Sri Lanka
Cricket South Africa has announced the squad for the Proteas Women's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, where they will compete in an ODI tri-series against hosts Sri Lanka and India. Three players have received their maiden call-ups to the national side, with Karabo Meso and Seshnie Naidu, who featured in the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup earlier this year, included in the tri-series squad. All-rounder Miané Smit, who was a travelling reserve at last year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup, also makes the cut. WATCH: Seshnie Naidu's player of the match effort against Nigeria in the U19 Women's World Cup 2025 Naidu outfoxes Nigeria with her turn | POTM Highlights | U19WC 2025 Alongside the youngsters, Nondumiso Shangase makes her return to the national side for the first time since the Proteas Women's tour to India in June last year. These four players come in as replacements for seamer Ayanda Hlubi, wicketkeeper Mieke de Ridder and opening batter Lara Goodall. Meanwhile, Marizanne Kapp will miss the series as she continues her conditioning block in preparation for the upcoming tours and the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India. South Africa squad: Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Nondumiso Shangase, Miané Smit, and Chloé Tryon. WATCH: Revisit the best of Marizanne Kapp from Women's Cricket World Cup 2022 The best of Marizanne Kapp | CWC22 Speaking on the squad selected, Proteas Women head coach Mandla Mashimbyi said: 'It's a very good squad. The mixture of youth and experience helps. It's an opportunity for these girls to show what they can do. Hopefully, whatever we've covered at the camp can be applied in Sri Lanka when we take the field. 'For me, it's not an opportunity for Karabo, Miané and Seshnie anymore. It's an opportunity for us to give them exposure at this level. Going forward and for the bigger picture, it's important that we expose them as much as possible to international cricket." The tri-series will begin on April 27 and will be played entirely at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. News Women's News South Africa Women
Int'l Cricket Council
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Star Proteas all-rounder to miss tri-series against India and Sri Lanka
South Africa Women on Friday, 4 April named a 20-member squad for a training camp ahead of the tri-nation series against Sri Lanka and India later this month. The week-long training camp - scheduled between 6-14 April - will feature three uncapped players - wicketkeeper-batter Karabo Meso, all-rounder Miane Smit and spinner Seshnie Naidu. ALSO READ - Sri Lanka to host India and South Africa in a tri-nation series Meanwhile, seasoned all-rounder Marizanne Kapp is set to miss the camp as well as the upcoming tri-nation series in Sri Lanka. Kapp, who has been instrumental to South Africa reaching successive ICC tournament finals (2023 and 2024 Women's T20 World Cup), has been rested in preparation for subsequent tours and the Women's Cricket World Cup later this year in India. WATCH: South Africa's pace ace Marizanne Kapp in action | T20 World Cup South Africa's pace ace Marizanne Kapp in action | T20 World Cup Marizanne Kapp's finest performances from ICC Women's T20 World Cup over the years! Proteas Women head coach Mandla Mashimbyi elaborated on the objectives of the training camp. 'We'll focus a lot on running between the wicket, playing a rotational game, and building on that through scenario-based matches, which will help improve awareness,' he was quoted in by CSA. 'There will also be nets for skill development, and there'll also be a lot of education around team culture. We're trying to focus on a holistic player from a culture point of view, skill point of view, and mindset point of view.' On the newcomers in the squad, Mashimbyi added, "I'm looking forward to seeing these youngsters in our environment, and I'm pretty sure that the rest of the team will look after them and make them feel like they belong because this is the future of Proteas Women cricket. 'It's important that we make them feel at home first, and then after that, we encourage them to be themselves, and if there are opportunities for them to play, they can make a big impact for us and themselves as cricketers.' Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Miane Smit, Chloe Tryon, Faye Tunnicliffe. Tri-nation series schedule: 1st ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Sunday, 27 April 2nd ODI: India vs South Africa, Tuesday, 29 April 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa, Friday, 02 May 4th ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Sunday, 04 May 5th ODI: South Africa vs India, Wednesday, 07 May 6th ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa, Friday, 09 May Final: TBD, Sunday, 11 May * All the matches will be played at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo News Women's News ICC Cricket World Cup, 2025 Marizanne Kapp 01/04/1990 South Africa Women
