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IOL News
24-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
EXCLUSIVE: Proteas WTC Final triumph inspires Women's side ahead of World Cup, says Annerie Dercksen
"I actually went to the dress fitting today. So, excited to get a bit dressed up and all of that and see everyone again," Dercksen said. "I'm not really one for personal recognition. I can't say that I'm excited or even hoping to win anything, but I guess it's a great honour to be recognised." In an exclusive interview with Independent Media , Dercksen opened up about her preparations for what will be a night of celebrations, glitz and glam in Johannesburg. The 24-year-old is nominated for the SA Fans' Player of the Year award alongside the likes of Temba Bavuma, the Women's Player of the Year and the Women's ODI Player of the Year. A couple of months later, following yet another set of impressive performances in the green and gold, Dercksen has been nominated in three categories for the upcoming Cricket South Africa Awards scheduled to take place in Johannesburg on July 31. Annerie Dercksen started the year with the ICC Women's Emerging Player of the Year award following what was a brilliant 2024 for the all-rounder, where she played a key role in getting the Proteas Women to the final of the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE. This year, Dercksen showed glimpses of the all-rounder that she could become for South Africa when senior players such as Marizanne Kapp move on from international cricket. The 24-year-old scored her maiden ODI century this year and did so in Sri Lanka, where South African batters tend to struggle given the difference in conditions between Sri Lanka and South Africa. Dercksen described the tour to Sri Lanka as her highest point yet, and that she felt invincible during that tour as she recorded consecutive scores of 61 not out, 81 and 104 in Colombo. Right after that series, the Women's side toured the West Indies, where Dercksen had a relatively quiet tour. "We had that Sri Lanka series where I guess you could say I was on a high. I felt a little bit invincible. Everything I tried came off, and I scored a lot of runs in that series. Then we had the West Indies series shortly after, where it didn't go as well as I'd planned," said Dercksen. "So, there's a lot of learning from both series. I think the Sri Lanka one gave me confidence in my ability and the way I want to play, and helped reinforce my gameplan in international cricket. But then, also the West Indies also threw different challenges at us with maybe slower wickets and slower outfields. "Reflecting on it, just navigating and how I can maybe better adapt my game. I also came in very different situations in the West Indies than in Sri Lanka, which maybe I wasn't accustomed to." The Women's ODI World Cup is scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka from September 30, and Dercksen highlighted that they are going into the tournament quietly confident despite what the world may think. Dercksen says they will take confidence from the Men's WTC triumph at Lord's last month. "I think, internationally, we probably won't be recognised as the favourites to do it. But in our hearts and within the squad, we are definitely silently confident that we can maybe bring that trophy home," said Dercksen. "I think the men have given us a great template now with the Test Championship victory. So, we are really looking forward to it. I think we've got a great mix of experience and youth at the moment, and we've got tremendous talent in all facets. I'm really looking forward to the World Cup."
Metro
28-06-2025
- Health
- Metro
Spain's Aitana Bonmati hospitalised with viral meningitis days before Euros
Aitana Bonmati has been hospitalised with viral meningitis less than a week before Spain begin their Women's Euro 2025 campaign. The 27-year-old missed Friday's 3-1 win over Japan in a friendly as Spain continued building up to their first Group B match against Portugal on July 3. Bonmati shared a picture of herself watching the match from a hospital bed in an Instagram story. 'The doctors say that it is controlled. Talking about meningitis can be scary but it is controlled,' Montse Tome, Spain's head coach, told reporters after the win in Leganes. '[Aitana will be admitted and there are no deadlines yet to know for how long (she will be absent). More Trending Barcelona's two-times Ballon d'Or winner Bonmati, who also won the FIFA Women's Player of the Year award for 2023 and 2024, has scored 30 goals for Spain in 78 appearances, playing a key role as they won the Women's World Cup in 2023 and the Women's Nations League last year. 'Aitana, for us, is a very important player. We'll wait for her as long as we can,' Tome added. Spain, who also have Belgium and Italy in their group, have never made it to the final of the continental championship, reaching the semi-finals only once in 1997. More to follow…
The Advertiser
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Mary Fowler shortlisted for PFA Player of the Year gong
Australian star Mary Fowler is on the six-person shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association Women's Player of the Year award. Voted for by fellow professional players, Fowler was included, along with teammate Yui Hasegawa, following her most productive Women's Super League season to date for Manchester City. They are joined by Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey from European champions Arsenal, Erin Cuthbert from WSL champions Chelsea, and Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Also in the running for the PFA Young Player of the Year gong, 22-year-old Fowler picked up six goals and seven assists in the campaign, and her two goal involvements in four successive WSL matches set a competition record in February. Despite having her season cut short by injury in April, the Matildas star was the only City player to reach double figures in goals and assists in all competitions. Japan international midfielder Hasegawa - who won City's Player of the Season award - completed the most dribbles in the WSL across the campaign and was involved in more shot-ending sequences than any other player in her position. She also won possession more times than any other player in the top flight across the season. Russo scored eight times in Arsenal's European success and was joint top scorer in the WSL with 12 goals. Her teammate Caldentey managed nine goals and five assists in the WSL and added eight more in the Champions League. The winner will be announced at the PFA Awards ceremony in Manchester on August 19. Australian star Mary Fowler is on the six-person shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association Women's Player of the Year award. Voted for by fellow professional players, Fowler was included, along with teammate Yui Hasegawa, following her most productive Women's Super League season to date for Manchester City. They are joined by Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey from European champions Arsenal, Erin Cuthbert from WSL champions Chelsea, and Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Also in the running for the PFA Young Player of the Year gong, 22-year-old Fowler picked up six goals and seven assists in the campaign, and her two goal involvements in four successive WSL matches set a competition record in February. Despite having her season cut short by injury in April, the Matildas star was the only City player to reach double figures in goals and assists in all competitions. Japan international midfielder Hasegawa - who won City's Player of the Season award - completed the most dribbles in the WSL across the campaign and was involved in more shot-ending sequences than any other player in her position. She also won possession more times than any other player in the top flight across the season. Russo scored eight times in Arsenal's European success and was joint top scorer in the WSL with 12 goals. Her teammate Caldentey managed nine goals and five assists in the WSL and added eight more in the Champions League. The winner will be announced at the PFA Awards ceremony in Manchester on August 19. Australian star Mary Fowler is on the six-person shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association Women's Player of the Year award. Voted for by fellow professional players, Fowler was included, along with teammate Yui Hasegawa, following her most productive Women's Super League season to date for Manchester City. They are joined by Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey from European champions Arsenal, Erin Cuthbert from WSL champions Chelsea, and Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Also in the running for the PFA Young Player of the Year gong, 22-year-old Fowler picked up six goals and seven assists in the campaign, and her two goal involvements in four successive WSL matches set a competition record in February. Despite having her season cut short by injury in April, the Matildas star was the only City player to reach double figures in goals and assists in all competitions. Japan international midfielder Hasegawa - who won City's Player of the Season award - completed the most dribbles in the WSL across the campaign and was involved in more shot-ending sequences than any other player in her position. She also won possession more times than any other player in the top flight across the season. Russo scored eight times in Arsenal's European success and was joint top scorer in the WSL with 12 goals. Her teammate Caldentey managed nine goals and five assists in the WSL and added eight more in the Champions League. The winner will be announced at the PFA Awards ceremony in Manchester on August 19.
7NEWS
20-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Mary Fowler on shortlist for Professional Footballers' Association Women's Player of the Year
Matildas star Mary Fowler is on the six-person shortlist for the Professional Footballers ' Association Women's Player of the Year award. Voted for by fellow professional players, Fowler was included, along with teammate Yui Hasegawa, following her most productive Women's Super League season to date for Manchester City. They are joined by Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey from European champions Arsenal, Erin Cuthbert from WSL champions Chelsea, and Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Also in the running for the PFA Young Player of the Year gong, 22-year-old Fowler picked up six goals and seven assists in the campaign, and her two goal involvements in four successive WSL matches set a competition record in February. Despite having her season cut short by injury in April, the Matildas star was the only City player to reach double figures in goals and assists in all competitions. Japan international midfielder Hasegawa — who won City's Player of the Season award — completed the most dribbles in the WSL across the campaign and was involved in more shot-ending sequences than any other player in her position. She also won possession more times than any other player in the top flight across the season. Russo scored eight times in Arsenal's European success and was joint top scorer in the WSL with 12 goals. Her teammate Caldentey managed nine goals and five assists in the WSL and added eight more in the Champions League. The winner will be announced at the PFA Awards ceremony in Manchester on August 19.
Perth Now
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Mary Fowler shortlisted for PFA Player of the Year gong
Australian star Mary Fowler is on the six-person shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association Women's Player of the Year award. Voted for by fellow professional players, Fowler was included, along with teammate Yui Hasegawa, following her most productive Women's Super League season to date for Manchester City. They are joined by Alessia Russo and Mariona Caldentey from European champions Arsenal, Erin Cuthbert from WSL champions Chelsea, and Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce. Also in the running for the PFA Young Player of the Year gong, 22-year-old Fowler picked up six goals and seven assists in the campaign, and her two goal involvements in four successive WSL matches set a competition record in February. Despite having her season cut short by injury in April, the Matildas star was the only City player to reach double figures in goals and assists in all competitions. Japan international midfielder Hasegawa - who won City's Player of the Season award - completed the most dribbles in the WSL across the campaign and was involved in more shot-ending sequences than any other player in her position. She also won possession more times than any other player in the top flight across the season. Russo scored eight times in Arsenal's European success and was joint top scorer in the WSL with 12 goals. Her teammate Caldentey managed nine goals and five assists in the WSL and added eight more in the Champions League. The winner will be announced at the PFA Awards ceremony in Manchester on August 19.
