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PROTEAS WOMEN TO CONVENE FOR NATIONAL CAMP AHEAD OF TRI-SERIES IN SRI LANKA

Friday, 04 April 2025

TSHWANE: The Proteas Women will assemble for a national training camp from 06 - 14 April at the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Centre of Excellence in Tshwane in preparation for the One-Day International (ODI) Tri-Series featuring hosts Sri Lanka and India from 27 April - 11 May.

With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 in India on the horizon, a group of 20 players has been called up for the week-long training camp, featuring the uncapped trio of wicketkeeper batter Karabo Meso, all-rounder Miané Smit and spinner Seshnie Naidu.

The three youngsters will join up with the nationally contracted players as well as Hollywoodbets Dolphins’ Nondumiso Shangase and World Sports Betting Western Province’s Lara Goodall and Faye Tunnicliffe.

Meanwhile, experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has been rested for the training camp and the upcoming ODIs in Sri Lanka as she begins her individual conditioning block in preparation for subsequent tours and the 50-over World Cup later in the year.

Looking ahead to key focus areas of the camp, Proteas Women head coach Mandla Mashimbyi shared his thoughts on his overall approach for the camp, adapting to subcontinent conditions, and the inclusion of three uncapped youngsters.

"Our objectives are quite simple for the camp. We'll focus a lot on running between the wicket, playing a rotational game, and building on that through scenario-based matches, which will help improve awareness. There will also be nets for skill development, and there'll also be a lot of education around team culture. We're trying to focus on a holistic player from a culture point of view, skill point of view, and mindset point of view."

"At the moment, we need to understand how to adapt to different conditions, how to play various situations, and also how to get out of sticky situations. We've got to focus on that, and it's all about making players understand when they're on top, how they go about it, and when they're under pressure, how they go about it as well.

"I'm looking forward to seeing these youngsters in our environment, and I'm pretty sure that the rest of the team will look after them and make them feel like they belong because this is the future of Proteas Women cricket.

“It's important that we make them feel at home first, and then after that, we encourage them to be themselves, and if there are opportunities for them to play, they can make a big impact for us and themselves as cricketers,” the head coach concluded.

Proteas Women Training Camp Squad:
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Fidelity Titans), Anneke Bosch (Fidelity Titans), Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions), Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province), Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers), Lara Goodall (World Sports Betting Western Province), Ayanda Hlubi (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions), Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions), Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans), Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans) Eliz-Mari Marx (Fidelity Titans), Karabo Meso (DP World Lions), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Seshnie Naidu (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Tumi Sekhukhune (DP World Lions), Nondumiso Shangase (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Miané Smit (Knights), Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions) and Faye Tunnicliffe (World Sports Betting Western Province)

Fixtures – ODI Tri-Series

Sunday, 27 April @ 06h30 SAST – 1st ODI – Sri Lanka vs India (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Tuesday, 29 April @ 06h30 SAST – 2nd ODI: India vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Friday, 02 May @ 06h30 SAST – 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Sunday, 04 May @ 06h30 SAST – 4th ODI: Sri Lanka vs India (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Wednesday, 07 May @ 06h30 SAST – 5th ODI: South Africa vs India (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Friday, 09 May @ 06h30 SAST – 6th ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Sunday, 11 May @ 06h30 SAST – Final: 1st Place vs 2nd Place (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

ENDS
 
Seshnie Naidu is a South African cricketer who currently plays for KwaZulu-Natal Coastal and South Africa women's cricket team. She plays as an all-rounder.
Born: 5 January 2006 (age 19 years), Pietermaritzburg
Current team: Dolphins Women (Cricket Bowler)
T20I shirt no: 21
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Karabo Meso is a South African cricketer who currently plays for Central Gauteng and South Africa. She plays as a right-hand batter and wicket-keeper.
Born: 18 September 2007 (age 17 years)
Current team: Central Gauteng women's cricket team (Wicket-keeper)
T20I debut (cap 62): 30 March 2024 v Sri Lanka
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GOODALL REPLACES BOSCH IN PROTEAS WOMEN TRI-SERIES SQUAD DUE TO ILLNESS


Thursday, 17 April 2025

JOHANNESBURG: Batting all-rounder Anneke Bosch has been ruled out of the Proteas Women’s upcoming One-Day International Tri-Series against Sri Lanka and India, taking place from 27 April - 11 May.

The 31-year-old will miss the tour due to illness, and as a precaution, has been replaced by World Sports Betting Western Province batter Lara Goodall in the 15-player squad.

The team will depart for Colombo from OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday, 22 April.

The Proteas Women will play their opening match against India on Tuesday, 29 April at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium from 06h30 SAST.

Proteas Women Squad – ODI Tri-Series
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Fidelity Titans), Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions), Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province), Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers), Lara Goodall (World Sports Betting Western Province), Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions), Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions), Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans), Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans) *Karabo Meso (DP World Lions), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), *Seshnie Naidu (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Nondumiso Shangase (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), *Miané Smit (Knights) and Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)
*Uncapped

Fixtures – ODI Tri-Series

Sunday, 27 April @ 06h30 SAST – 1st ODI – Sri Lanka vs India (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Tuesday, 29 April @ 06h30 SAST – 2nd ODI: India vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Friday, 02 May @ 06h30 SAST – 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Sunday, 04 May @ 06h30 SAST – 4th ODI: Sri Lanka vs India (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Wednesday, 07 May @ 06h30 SAST – 5th ODI: South Africa vs India (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Friday, 09 May @ 06h30 SAST – 6th ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Sunday, 11 May @ 06h30 SAST – Final: 1st Place vs 2nd Place (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)
 
PROTEAS WOMEN HEAD COACH UNITING EXPERIENCE AND YOUTH FOR TRI-SERIES SUCCESS

Friday, 18 April 2025

JOHANNESBURG: As the Proteas Women gear up for the One-Day International (ODI) Tri-Series in Sri Lanka later this month, head coach Mandla Mashimbyi has shared insights into the heart of his coaching philosophy, a deliberate and deeply human approach aimed at creating a balanced, resilient, and connected team environment.

Speaking ahead of the tour, Mashymbi detailed his vision of fostering a culture where youthful talent complements seasoned experience, and where developing the person is just as important as developing the cricketer.

“Skill is skill, but when coupled with a good human being, you'll get a lot more out of that player. My coaching philosophy is rooted in growing the human. If that part is nurtured, then the cricketer thrives,” said Mashymbi.

Throughout the weeklong training camp, which took place in Tshwane last week, connecting mindset and execution became a key objective. What you think versus how you do it was a key theme which echoed throughout all team discussions.

In his short time with the team, Mashymbi has already started building a cultural shift. One of the key initiatives was introducing personal autobiographies, an exercise designed to help players understand one another beyond cricket.

“In teams, we often fall into the trap of thinking we know each other, but knowing someone’s name and role is not knowing their journey. When players understand what others have overcome to get here, they’ll fight harder for one another,” he explained.

This team-first ethos extends to the way he balances the squad. With experienced leaders like Chloé Tyron playing in her 14th year in the national setup alongside youthful talents like 17-year-old Karabo Meso, Mashymbi sees opportunity, not risk.

“I'm a coach who is youth-mad because of what they bring. They come with no baggage, they come with an open mind to want to have an impact on the environment, which is good,” he noted.

“Youngsters bring energy and fearlessness. They want to learn, they want to contribute. Experience, on the other hand, brings calm, structure, and a deep understanding of the game. It’s about marrying the two, and when they work hand in hand, we get the best of both worlds.”

Mashymbi has empowered all senior players to take on mentorship roles, while ensuring the environment is open enough for younger players to voice their ideas and assert their presence.

“Everyone in the team must feel they belong. Once players know their relevance in the space, whether it’s mentoring, energy, or performance, then the team really begins to grow.”

For Mashymbi, true success lies in the moment players instinctively uphold team values, not because they’ve been told to, but because that’s simply who they are. Mashymbi has shown faith in young players like Karabo Meso, Seshnie Naidu, and Miané Smit, not just as short-term selections but as long-term investments.

“Karabo has been really good this last year with the bat, and Seshnie brings a different dynamic into the team as a leggy. Miané is somebody who is also promising with the bat. They’ve earned this opportunity with their performances and potential.”

“It’s better to expose them now in a safe environment where they can learn through both failure and success. In a few years, they’ll be major contributors to South African cricket,” he added.

As for the immediate goal ahead of the Sri Lanka ODI Tri-Series, Mashimbyi said, “Right now, it’s all about laying the foundation. When the time is right, we’ll sell the dream. But first, we build, and we build together.”

Proteas Women Squad – ODI Tri-Series
Laura Wolvaardt (Captain) (Fidelity Titans), Tazmin Brits (DP World Lions), Nadine de Klerk (World Sports Betting Western Province), Annerie Dercksen (Six Gun Grill Garden Route Badgers), Lara Goodall (World Sports Betting Western Province), Sinalo Jafta (DP World Lions), Ayabonga Khaka (DP World Lions), Masabata Klaas (Fidelity Titans), Suné Luus (Fidelity Titans) *Karabo Meso (DP World Lions), Nonkululeko Mlaba (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), *Seshnie Naidu (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Nondumiso Shangase (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), *Miané Smit (Knights) and Chloé Tryon (DP World Lions)

*Uncapped

Fixtures – ODI Tri-Series
Sunday, 27 April @ 06h30 SAST – 1st ODI – Sri Lanka vs India (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Tuesday, 29 April @ 06h30 SAST – 2nd ODI: India vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Friday, 02 May @ 06h30 SAST – 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Sunday, 04 May @ 06h30 SAST – 4th ODI: Sri Lanka vs India (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Wednesday, 07 May @ 06h30 SAST – 5th ODI: South Africa vs India (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Friday, 09 May @ 06h30 SAST – 6th ODI: Sri Lanka vs South Africa (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

Sunday, 11 May @ 06h30 SAST – Final: 1st Place vs 2nd Place (R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo)

ENDS
 
India 151/2 from 30.4. we have missed 2 chances. Tryon dropped one in the deep and meso didn't break the stumps hard enough so bail only fell after the batsmen was back.

Mlaba and Dercksen with the wickets. Bowling been ok but the lack of penetration since Ismail's retirement remains.
 
The more things change the more things stay the same. Goodall drops one in the deep. 167/3 after 36.
 
Girls need to pull finger now. That RRR is starting to become a problem.
 
Unfortunately we will fall short. Got behind against the spinners in the middle overs. Fielding also still an issue.
 
stefan9 said:
Unfortunately we will fall short. Got behind against the spinners in the middle overs. Fielding also still an issue.
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This collapse has undone us. We were still within a decent shout at 250/5 but this slump to 254/9 has put pay to that.
 
Regarding the dropped catches, I have often wondered if the game's administrators could look into the feasibility of developing a slightly smaller ball for the women's game. As far as I know, they use the same 156g ball that the men use but naturally, their hands are quite a bit smaller than their male counterparts which would certainly make it harder to catch.

A smaller ball would go someway to addressing this.
 
Agent_Smith said:
Regarding the dropped catches, I have often wondered if the game's administrators could look into the feasibility of developing a slightly smaller ball for the women's game. As far as I know, they use the same 156g ball that the men use but naturally, their hands are quite a bit smaller than their male counterparts which would certainly make it harder to catch.

A smaller ball would go someway to addressing this.
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Maybe but the Aussie team hardly drop catches while the other teams consistently field poorly. Is it a ball issue or an athleticism issue?
 
Being strangled by spin after losing the openers early vs Sri Lanka.
59/3 after 16.2
 
Good effort by the ladies with the bat but the bowling and fielding was really poor.

Take away from the tour is our fielding and fitness needs mayor work.
 
Umpires are having a chat with Harmanpreet Kaur and the batters. It's quite dark over there. DLS par score after 48 overs is 314 . Looks like the match has been halted due to bad light. There is a clear disappointment on Tryon's face but umpires are saying they cannot proceed further. India players are also walking off the field.
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