South Africa to Host First-Ever U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in 2023
Cricket South Africa welcomes ICC’s awarding of rights to South Africa to host the inaugural ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup tournament in January 2023.
#GoGirls
Nigeria to Host Six-Nation Women’s International T20I Invitational
The Nigeria Cricket Federation will host a six-nation women’s International T20I Invitational tournament in Lagos from the 26 March to 4 April 2022.
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Leila Daku on Course to Make Waves at ICC
Former Cricket South Africa Sponsor Services Officer, Leila Daku, is looking forward to the next chapter in her evolving career as she joins the esteemed International Cricket Council.
#ChooseDay
Highveld Showers Spoil the Deandra Dottin Show
‘World Boss’ Deandra Dottin in record-breaking mood at the Bullring although rain has the final say in the first Women’s ODI in Johannesburg. The second match is a day game and takes place on Monday at the same venue.
Lizelle Lee is the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year 2021
The ICC honours Lizelle Lee as its Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year, saying that the #MomentumProteas opening batter was in a league of her own this year, finishing as the highest run-scorer in 2021
Marizanne Kapp Joins WBBL 100 Wickets Club
Momentum Proteas and Perth Scorchers’ Marizanne Kapp is the first international player – and third overall – to take 100 Women’s Big Bash League wickets in Australia.
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Karen Smithies and Xolile Mabuza Get ICC Mentorship Nod
Long-serving Titans Cricket team manager, Karen Smithies, along with Xolile Mabuza, will be aiming to integrate a lot more women into the sport as they have been chosen for an International Cricket Council mentorship programme #GoGirls
Moreeng, Mir, Polosak Unveiled as ICC Mentors
Award winning Momentum Proteas cricket coach Hilton Moreeng has been included in a star-studded list of ICC mentors, including inspirational former Pakistan captain, Sana Mir and history making umpire, Claire Polosak, for the 100% Cricket Future Leaders Programme.
Sport Science Runs in Dr Helen Bayne’s Blood
Co-Founder of South African Society of Biomechanics, Dr Helen Bayne’s extensive Sport Science work has seen her on the boards of numerous sports organisations globally. She chats to Koketso Kgogome about her journey and misconceptions about Sport Scientists.
Nnusi Gazi Aims to Leave a Legacy in Women’s Sport.
Netball South Africa’s Head of Communications and Media, Nnusi Gazi, is passionate about elevating women’s sport and hopes to one day leave a legacy for the next generation. He is also using the lessons learnt from the 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup to bring a new dimension to the world of local media.
#SundayRead: The Best of gsport this week
With so much happening in women’s sport, it’s hard to keep track these days. Worry not, as we have selected some of our top reads to keep you company this Sunday. Share these stories with those close to you and let’s spread the word that our women in sport are thriving on the global stage. #SundayRead
Ismail Eager to Inspire Next Generation of Proteas Women Cricketers
Proteas Women fast-bowler, Shabnim Ismail, says that she hopes that her recent inclusion in the ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year will encourage more women to make a career out of playing cricket