Fast bowler Tumi Sekhukhune has been included in the test squad for England Women’s tour of South Africa 2024.
Meanwhile, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi and Chloe Tryon have also returned to the squad for the Bloemfontein encounter which starts on December 15.
Sekhukhune who was not part of the ODI squad for England, will be the likely replacement for Ayabonga Khaka,who is not the part of team’s red-ball plans.
“We reviewed the previous Test squad and made adjustments to bring balance to the team,” convenor of selectors Clinton du Preez said.
“Lara adds versatility to the batting line-up as a left-hander, Hlubi provides variation as an impact seam bowler, and Tumi has been consistent in her past performances, offering control to the bowling attack alongside our other bowlers.”
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the Proteas Women’s squad for their historic one-off Test against England, scheduled to take place at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein from 15 – 18 December.
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— Proteas Women (@ProteasWomenCSA) December 10, 2024
“It will go a long way for the ladies in terms of them understanding their game and what’s needed in the longer version of the game,” head coach Mandla Mashimbyi said.
“Getting an opportunity to play red-ball is good for our cricket and I’m looking forward to what they can bring.
“The measurables are quite simple for me, it’s how much time you are willing to spend in the crease as a batter and how patient you are willing to be as a bowler.”
“So it’s all those things that we’re going to speak about and if we can see it coming to fruition during the game, that will give us a big plus.”
The one-off test will be played starting on December 15 at Mangaung Oval.
South Africa women squad for England test: Laura Wolvaardt (c), 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 Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon.
