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Proteas women’s squad to face NZ named

Cape Town - Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday announced the 15-strong Proteas women’s squad that will face New Zealand in a seven-match, One-Day International (ODI) series from October 8-24, 2016.

The tour will be hosted between Kimberley and Paarl with the first three matches taking place at the Diamond Oval and the remaining four at Boland Park and Coertzenberg Oval.

The first three ODI’s will form part of the ICC Women’s Championship, the qualifier tournament for the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup in England next year. South Africa are currently number five on the log with Australia’s Southern Stars having already secured their place in the big tournament. New Zealand are currently in fourth place.

This series will be new captain, Dané van Niekerk’s first attempt at the helm and she is looking forward to getting the new season off to a positive start.

“I’m really excited to get the season started,” she said.

“Right now there aren’t any nerves, but I’m sure that the closer we get to the series the more anxious I’ll get, but for me that will be a good thing. I’ve seen the way the team have prepared over the winter and I’ve watched the series against Ireland and I’m very excited to lead this group of highly motivated players.

“It’s definitely not going to be an easy task taking on New Zealand, but I’m sure that we have the team to do the job and it’s just a question of us doing the right things and sticking to the basics and I’m sure we’ll do well. We want to seal our place in next year’s World Cup and this series is just another step towards that goal.”

Coach, Hilton Moreeng is mindful of the importance of this series and expressed his excitement especially with it being the first stand-alone series between the two countries.

“We relish playing against competitive sides like New Zealand, as it is a true test of our capabilities and where we are as a squad,” he commented.

“As a team, we are focused on improving on our strengths to ensure that we remain competitive.

“Playing against Ireland showed us what we are capable of and it also relieved a bit of that pre-season tension that a few players had. We are an optimistic side and are looking forward to adding another tick to our to-do list for the World Cup next year.”

Neither Shabnim Ismail nor Trisha Chetty were considered for selection as they are currently subject to a disciplinary hearing in terms of CSA’s Code of Conduct.

CSA will make a further announcement once the disciplinary process is complete.

Proteas ODI team vs New Zealand:

Dané van Niekerk (captain, Eastern Province), Laura Wolvaardt (Western Province), Mignon du Preez (Northerns), Marizanne Kapp (Eastern Province), Lizelle Lee (North West), Suné Luus (Northerns), Chloe Tryon (KwaZulu-Natal), Dinesha Devnarain (KwaZulu-Natal), Odine Kirsten (Northerns), Ayabonga Khaka (Border), Masabata Klaas (Free State), Lara Goodall (Western Province), Sinalo Jafta (North West), Andrie Steyn* (Western Provine)

*Steyn to replace Wolvaardt in the Paarl/Cape Town leg.

Management:

Hilton Moreeng (Head Coach), Clinton du Preez (Manager), Salieg Nackerdien (Assistant Coach), Russell Clarke (Fitness Trainer), Abram Ramoadi (Video Analyst), Molebatsi Theletsane (Physiotherapist)

Fixtures:

Saturday, October 8, First ODI, Kimberley

Tuesday, October 11, Second ODI, Kimberley

Thursday, October 13, Third ODI, Kimberley

Monday, October 17, Fourth ODI, Paarl

Wednesday, October 19, Fifth ODI, Stellenbosch

Saturday, October 22, Sixth ODI, Paarl

Monday, October 24, Seventh ODI, Paarl

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