South Africa named a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20Is against England, with 15 of those players forming the squad for the Women's T20 competition in the Commonwealth Games.
Sune Luus will lead the side, with regular captain Dane van Niekerk continuing her rehabilitation from an ankle fracture sustained earlier this year.
Mignon du Preez, who announced her retirement from the Test and ODI formats, also returns to the side after missing the series against Ireland in June.
After the three-match series against England, the squad, with the exception of the uncapped Delmi Tucker, will travel to Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games.
Clinton du Preez, the convenor of selectors, said the presence of Mignon would allow the side to be flexible strategically with their batting.
“With key players not available, we remain very excited to compete in the Commonwealth Games," he said. "Having Mignon du Preez adds experience to the squad and allows for some strategic changes in the batting line-up.
“It once again allows the opportunity for players to showcase their skills, as post the Games we prepare for the home T20 World Cup, and the team has the capabilities to finish within the medals.
“We could not have asked for a better opportunity to prepare for these Games, with the tour of Ireland and also against England. It has allowed for much rotation and opportunities to players.
“We would like to take that momentum into the Games and have the players in a positive space as we compete."
South Africa will take on England in three T20Is on 21, 23 and 25 July before heading to Birmingham for the Games.
Squad for England T20Is: Suné Luus (c), Chloé Tryon, Anneke Bosch, Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, Mignon du Preez, Lara Goodall, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Delmi Tucker, Laura Wolvaardt
Squad for Commonwealth Games: Suné Luus (c), Chloé Tryon, Anneke Bosch, Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, Mignon du Preez, Lara Goodall, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Laura Wolvaardt
More News
Trending News
-
1
1 Michael Neser replaces Josh Hazlewood in Australia's World Test Championship Final squad
Injury has caused Australia to make a late change to their 15-player squad for this week's ICC World Test Championship clash against India at The Oval, with experienced seamer Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the match due to his ongoing Achilles and side issue.
-
2 Nasser Hussain makes bold prediction for WTC Final
-
3 Jack Leach ruled out of Ashes in huge blow for England
-
4 Australia or India: Five cricket legends predict WTC Final winner
-
5 India and Australia kits unveiled for World Test Championship Final
