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Watch VideoProteas women banking on Marizanne Kapp services for as long as possible

Cricket South Africa (CSA) are set on keeping world-class allrounder Marizanne Kapp playing for as long as possible.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas legend Marizanne Kapp has no plans to retire anytime soon

Proteas women’s allrounder Marizanne Kapp plans to keep playing for her country as long as she keeps delivering the goods.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas Women’s Ayabonga Khaka wants to make new ball talk in final India ODI

Ayabonga Khaka will take the new ball in the absence of the retired Shabnim Ismail and veretan all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, who is currently building up her bowling workload.

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Supplied|Published

Nominations open for 2024 gsport awards

The 19th edition of Africa’s premier women’s sport recognition platform is set to continue celebrating women in sport in the best way possible.

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SA duo Shabnim Ismail and Marizanne Kapp light up the WPL in India

Shabnim Ismail is the Proteas’ leading wicket taker across both ODIs and T20Is, and is back in full swing playing for Mumbai Indians in the second season of the WPL.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

‘It’s about adapting to conditions and building partnerships . . . ’ Proteas Women aim to win New Zealand series with class

The Proteas Women are not wanting to leave anything to chance when they attempt to close out the oneday international series against New Zealand in Pietermaritzburg.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

‘Proteas Women still have a great bowling unit . . . ’ Ayabonga Khaka says there is life after Shabnim Ismail

There is life after Shabnim Ismail, according to her long-time partner in crime, fellow Proteas women’s seam bowler Ayabonga Khaka.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Anrich Nortje, Shabnim Ismail claim the big prizes at CSA Awards

Bowlers Anrich Nortje and Shabnim Ismail were the big winners of the day at Friday’s Cricket South Africa Awards in Midrand.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Laura Wolvaardt not keen on Proteas captaincy just yet

The Proteas have been hit by a string of high-profile retirements over the past 12 months, including former captains Dane van Niekerk and Mignon du Preez.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Three times retiring Proteas legend Shabnim Ismail showed her class

IOL Sport’s Ongama Gcwabe picks three performances where Proteas women’s icon Shabnim Ismail showed her ability as a top-class fast bowler.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

‘Cricket will always hold a special place in my heart,’ says Shabnim Ismail after announcing retirement

Proteas legend Shabnim Ismail has announced her retirement from international cricket and will be focussing on her family and T20 leagues around the world.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

From Laura the Great to BMT - Five takeaways from the Proteas Women’s T20 World Cup final

The Proteas’ first-ever appearance in an ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final may not have had its storybook ending, but it was indeed a special occasion at Newlands.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Winning the final would be the cherry on top - Proteas captain Sune Luus

Sune Luus will go where no South African has gone before at Newlands on Sunday as she prepares to lead her side out in their first-ever ICC World Cup final.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Proteas can write their names into the history books in T20 World Cup final against Australia

In tomorrow’s T20 World Cup final against the mighty Australians, the Proteas have the opportunity to write their names into the annals of South African cricket history.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

WATCH: Proteas' Women’s T20 World Cup final fever grips Cape Town

Sune Luus’ team produced an incredible performance on Friday that saw them defeat England by six runs to book their first-ever place in the tournament showpiece.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

It’s been a long road from Cravenby to the Women’s T20 World Cup final for Shabnim Ismail

When the Proteas’ fiery fast bowler Shabnim Ismail was standing at the top of her mark at the Wynberg End, about to deliver comfortably the most important six deliveries of her entire career, she called for divine invention.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

SABC to broadcast Women’s T20 World Cup final live

Up to this point, the matches were only available to the public through paid broadcaster SuperSport.

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It’s the final countdown … Proteas want to keep inspiring the nation at Women’s T20 World Cup

The Proteas defeated England by six runs in a nail-biting ICC Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final that had everyone on the edge of their seats until the final ball.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

South Africa’s journey to the T20 World Cup final was filled with highs and lows

IOL Sport’s Ongama Gcwabe reflects on South Africa’s long and arduous journey to their first World Cup final.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Five ways to beat England in the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final

IOL Sport's Ongama Gcwabe looks at Five ways to beat England.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

From Siv Ngesi to Springbok women: We are ready to go to war with Proteas women

Even Graeme Smith along with a further 6 623 people, the second-biggest crowd for a women's international in this country, were all there at Newlands on Tuesday night.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Five key battles that could decide the Proteas Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Australia

IOL Sport’s Zaahier Adams highlights five key individual battles that could decide the contest.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

IOL Sport Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket Digimag: ‘It’s the women’s time!’

South Africa will be the epicentre of women’s cricket over when the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup gets underway on our coastal shores this month. IOL Sport has produced a special Digimag to celebrate the event.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Women’s IPL teams fork out millions for Proteas stars Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail

Marizanne Kapp was involved in a bidding war between the Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Giants and UPZ Warriors, before the Capitals forked out R3. 2-million.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Zaahier Adams|Published

Proteas women to play two Tests in new FTP schedule

The South African women’s team will play two Tests as part of a new Future Tours Programme created for the women’s game

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Staff Reporter|Published