Here are gsport’s October 2023 Newsmakers!

gsport is delighted to announce the ten South African individuals and teams unveiled as its October’s Newsmakers, who now join those already in consideration for national acclaim at gsport’s year-end gsport Annual List, early in December.

DP World and Western Province Claim Early Wins at T20 Season Openers

A crucial partnership for the third wicket between Sunette Viljoen-Louw and Kristie Thomson saw the Lions batters seal an emphatic win against Fidelity Titans at the DP World Wanderers Stadium, in Johannesburg, on Sunday, 1 October, 2023. Photo: Sarah Nettleton / DP World Lions on Instagram

Defending champions DP World Lions and last year’s runner’s up Western Province opened their accounts for the 2023/24 CSA Women’s T20 Challenge (Division One) with respective seven-wicket victories against the Recon Tactical Free State and the Hollywoodbets Dolphins

Marizanne Kapp Leads Oval Invincibles to Victory

Proteas Women all-rounder Marizanne Kapp hit an unbeaten 64, as Oval Invincibles beat Birmingham Phoenix. Kapp was also awarded Match Hero for her outstanding efforts on the day.
#gsportGlobal #GoGirls

Shabnim Ismail Announces Her Retirement from International Cricket

Legendary fast bowler Shabnim Ismail has announced her retirement from all forms of international cricket for the Proteas Women with immediate effect in order to focus on her family and playing T20 domestic cricket around the world. Photo: Supplied

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.

Momentum Honour Proteas Women History Makers

The Proteas Women team were greeted by song and dance at their Welcome Party hosted by title sponsors, Momentum, at the company’s head office in Centurion on Thursday, 2 March 2023. Photo: gsport

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.
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Mignon du Preez Retires from ODI Cricket

Momentum Proteas batter Mignon du Preez has announced her retirement from One-Day International as well as Test cricket with immediate effect, in favour of concentrating on T20 cricket and spending more time with family. Photo: ICC / Getty

Momentum Proteas batter Mignon du Preez has announced her retirement from One-Day International as well as Test cricket with immediate effect, in favour of concentrating on T20 cricket and spending more time with family.