Ace all-rounder returns for Proteas tour to West Indies
Seamers Tumi Sekhukhune and Ayanda Hlubi also set for a comeback in the series commencing from 11 June.
Marizanne Kapp returns to the Proteas side after being rested for the recent tri-nation series in Sri Lanka as South Africa prepare to tour West Indies for three ODIs and as many T20Is from 11 - 23 June.
Alongwith the experienced all-rounder, seamers Tumi Sekhukhune and Ayanda Hlubi also find a place in the squad while Miané Smit earns her maiden T20I call-up.
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The South African all-rounder dominated with both bat and ball at the Women's World Cup in 2022.
Kapp, Sekhukhune and Hlubi will replace spinner Seshnie Naidu and southpaw Lara Goodall, who were part of the tri-nation series squad against Sri Lanka and India.
The West Indies tour is vital for the Proteas Women to test their resources, ahead of ICC Women's World Cup 2025 in India, especially after a disappointing outing in the tri nation series.
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Coach Mandla Mashimbyi was excited to have the experience of Marizanne, Sekhukhune and Ayanda back into the mix and hoped they'd come with fresh energy to motivate the team to do well. This will also be Mashimbyi's first T20I series as South Africa's head coach.
“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.
“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."
Laura Wolvaardt will lead the side and will hope the Proteas replicate their last ODI performance against West Indies, who are currently in a tour against England.
Proteas Women Squad:
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Miané Smit, Chloé Tryon
All six matches in the series will be played at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados.
West Indies v South Africa fixtures
First ODI: Wednesday, June 11 - Barbados
Second ODI: Saturday, June 14 - Barbados
Third ODI: Tuesday, June 17 - Barbados
First T20I: Friday, June 20 - Barbados
Second T20I: Sunday, June 22 - Barbados
Third T20I: Monday, June 23 - Barbados