Cricket South Africa declares girls's squad for historic Take a look at in opposition to England

Tuesday, Cricket South Africa (CSA) formally introduced the squad for the upcoming historic one-off Take a look at in opposition to England.

Laura Wolvaardt was named captain of the Proteas group for this pivotal match. The check is scheduled to start on December 15 at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.

Key adjustments to South Africa Take a look at squad

The group named by the CSA consists of the identical gamers who’re at the moment on the group three-match One Day International (ODI) series in opposition to England. The transfer highlights consistency in participant choice whereas sustaining continuity as South Africa transitions from the shortest to the longest format of the sport.

Nonetheless, a big change has been made within the bowling division. Proper medium-fast bowler Tumi Sekhukhune was included within the group to interchange Ayabonga Khakawhich is not going to be included within the longer format configuration. Sekhukhune brings versatility to the group, having performed his final check match in opposition to India in July 2024. This variation will deliver extra flexibility and depth to the South African bowling arsenal forward of the collection opener.

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Skilled gamers return to Take a look at format

A number of notable gamers are making their return to the longer format of the sport as a part of the Take a look at group. Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi And Chloe Tryon are three key names making a comeback after enjoying limited-overs cricket lately.

Goodall returns as a middle-order batter after enjoying her final Take a look at match in June 2022 in opposition to England, whereas Hlubi, a dependable right-arm medium-fast bowler, and Tryon, an skilled all-rounder, are each again after starring of their newest Testing Appearances Towards Australia in February 2024. Their inclusion offers priceless expertise and confirmed expertise that can undoubtedly strengthen the Proteas group in opposition to a tricky opponent in England.

The South Africa Take a look at group:

Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlabane, Tumi Sekhukhune

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