South Africa has named a 16-member team for the upcoming T20Is against England, with 15 of those players set to form the squad for the women’s T20 competition in the Commonwealth Games. Sune Luus will lead the team, with regular captain Dane van Niekerk continuing his rehabilitation following an ankle injury earlier this year. Mignon du Preez, who has announced his retirement from the Test and ODI formats, is also back on the side after missing the series against Ireland in June.
After a series of three games against England, excluding Delmi Tucker, the team will travel to Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games.
Clinton du Preez, who convened the chosen ones, said Mignon’s presence would allow the side strategic flexibility with their batting.
Clinton du Preez said in a statement: “With the absence of key players, we are still very excited to compete in the Commonwealth Games. Having Mignon du Preez will add to our experience. for the team and allows for some strategic changes in the batting formation”.
“It once again gives the players an opportunity to show off their skills, posting the matches that we prepare for the T20 World Cup at home and the team that is likely to complete to win a medal. We Couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity to prepare for these games, with the tour of Ireland and also against England. It has allowed players to rotate and create more opportunities,” he said. said more.
South Africa will face England in three T20I matches on July 21, 23 and 25 before heading to Birmingham for the Olympics.
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England T20Is: Sune Luus (c), Chloe Tryon, Anneke Bosch, Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, Mignon du Preez, Lara Goodall, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Delmi Tucker, Laura Wolvaardt
Squad for Commonwealth Games: Sune Luus (c), Chloe Tryon, Anneke Bosch, Trisha Chetty, Nadine de Klerk, Mignon du Preez, Lara Goodall, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Laura Wolvaardt.
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