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Int'l Cricket Council
14-04-2025
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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
05-02-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
ICC extends gratitude to Malaysia for successful hosting of U19 World Cup
The ICC extended its gratitude to the Malaysia Cricket Association for hosting a successful ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025. Running from January 18 to February 2, the event marked Malaysia's first time hosting an ICC competition since 2008. With 16 teams competing in 41 thrilling matches, the tournament showcased the next generation of women's cricket stars across four venues: Bangi, Johor, Sarawak, and Selangor. The inclusion of Sarawak marked the first time elite cricket reached Malaysia's island of Borneo. The tournament finished with India defending the title they won in 2023, beating South Africa by nine wickets on Sunday. WATCH: Malaysia Cricket reveal their Olympic aspirations | U19WC 2025 Following a memorable U19 World Cup, Malaysia have bigger cricketing aspirations, including the Olympics in 2028. ICC Chair Jay Shah commended the Malaysian Cricket Association for playing host to a seamless event. 'We would like to thank the Malaysia Cricket Association for the successful hosting of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025. "From the fantastic venues to the competitive cricket on display, Malaysia provided a fantastic platform for the future stars of the game to shine. We congratulate them on delivering a successful event and look forward to working with them again in the future. 'Also, congratulations to India for winning their second U19 Women's T20 World Cup title and to all participating teams, the event highlighted another important milestone in the global development of women's cricket.' Malaysia last hosted an ICC Under 19 tournament in 2008, when a young Virat Kohli captained India to a famous win – another successful tournament sets the stage for a lasting legacy, strengthening the future of Malaysian cricket and boosting the sport's profile in the region. ICC Associate Member Director and former Malaysian Cricket Association President Mahinda Vallipuram stated his hope that the higher profile would help grassroots cricket in Malaysia, and bring more awareness to the sport in the country. 'The number one (priority) is awareness,' Vallipuram said. 'Do you use the awareness to grow the game? Naturally, be it agencies, be it teachers, the kids that see it today, watching the future stars. I think that's key. 'And I think for Malaysia as a whole to see the Malaysian team play, they are an ambassador to the sport, to the country. 'And I hope that they will take the mantle from the senior players today in some years to come, but more importantly, we want women's cricket to grow in the country, and you need heroines, you need role models. 'I'm confident in the medium to long term. That's something that can be achieved.' News ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup, 2025
Int'l Cricket Council
28-01-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Live: Three U19WC 2025 matches slated in Tuesday action
Malaysia plays hosts to three U19 Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday, as locked-in semi-finallists India and South Africa hold the power to claim top spot of their respective Super Six groups. The sides take on Scotland and USA respectively, while Bangladesh and the West Indies meet in one of two morning fixtures. The fourth and final semi-final spot was locked in on Monday, with England breezing past New Zealand. England will be eager watchers of South Africa's USA encounter on Tuesday, with a Proteas defeat potentially moving Abi Norgrove's side to top spot to reshape semi-final fixtures. Kayla Reyneke and the South Africans have fate in their own hands knowing a win or even a slim defeat would keep them in top spot and playing second place from the other Super Six group. West Indies seal their spot in Super Six | Match Highlights | U19WC 2025 INDIA V SCOTLAND: MATCH CENTRE Match scheduled for 14:30 local time. India clinches comfortable victory over Bangladesh | Match Highlights | U19WC 2025 ICC Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup, 2025 News Women's News
