10 of the Most Memorable Moments in Women’s Sport in 2023
From Banyana Banyana’s historic Women’s World Cup feat to KG Montjane excelling beyond belief, there were countless moments in 2023 that will be remembered as sportswomen excelled in their respective fields
Dominant Zimbabwe Women Win ICC T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier
Zimbabwe’s Lady Chevrons secured a comprehensive 6-wicket defeat of hosts Uganda to win the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup Africa Qualifier Champions in Entebbe on Monday, with both nations looking forward to the Global Qualifiers in February
Laura Wolvaardt Appointed Proteas Women Captain ahead of Bangladesh Tour
Cricket South Africa has announced the official appointment of Laura Wolvaardt as captain of the Proteas Women for all three formats, along with the T20 International squad to face Bangladesh on home soil between 3-23 December
Crop of Rising Cricketers Called Up for First-Ever SA20 U19 Women’s Camp
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a 26-player squad for the inaugural SA20 U19 Women’s Camp at the CSA Centre of Excellence between 2-5 November in Tshwane, in collaboration with the SA20 Premier T20 League
Sue Redfern Pioneering New Heights in Umpiring
History in the making! Sue Redfern, a trailblazing force, is set to become the FIRST female umpire to stand in a men’s first-class match in England and Wales.
#gsportGlobal
Shabnim Ismail Announces Her Retirement from International Cricket
South Africa’s cricket superstar, Shabnim Ismail, has announced her retirement from international cricket. The #MomentumProteas cricket team will bid farewell to one of their greatest assets on the pitch. Ismail’s bowling prowess and fighting spirit will be sorely missed.
Lerato Malekutu-Zondi Highlights Lessons Drawn from Hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
gsport Content Lead Celine Abrahams chats to Sport PR and Communications Consultant Lerato Malekutu-Zondi to reflect on the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the South African and global media and where we can improve going forward.
#WorldCupWednesday #GoGirls
Sports Ministry Plants Seed to Amplify Women’s Cricket
In a massive move towards amplifying women’s cricket in South Africa, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture announce a R7,5 million incentive to the Momentum Proteas, as well as R15 million to Cricket South Africa over the next three years towards a professional league.
#GoGirls
Ash Gardner Seals ICC Player of the Month Award for February
Ashleigh Gardner receives the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award, after a series of outstanding performances inspired Australia’s successful defence of their T20 World Cup crown in South Africa.
#gsportGlobal #GoGirls
Momentum Honour Proteas Women History Makers
gsport Content Lead Celine Abrahams reflects on the Proteas Women’s Welcome Party, hosted by title sponsors, Momentum, to celebrate the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup silver medallists.
#OneMoreFan #MomentumProteas
Momentum Proteas Openers Rise in MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings
Momentum Proteas openers Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits attain career best positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after helping the team reach their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final.
#WorldCupWednesday #GoGirls
Tazmin Brits: “Next Year Bangladesh, Maybe That’s the One We’ll Win”
Momentum Proteas opener Tazmin Brits has a remarkable story of resilience that needs to be told the world over to inspire the next generation of women in cricket. Brits joined gsport writer Lonwabo Nkohla on Tuesday’s IG Live.
#GoGirls