CSA announce Momentum Proteas squad for Pakistan Tour

CSA announce Momentum Proteas squad for Pakistan Tour

DURBAN: Cricket South Africa have named a 18-strong player squad to take on Pakistan Women in the three One Day Internationals and three T20 matches as they look ahead to making a strong comeback to international cricket. 

The first of the three-match one-day series will commence on January 20th at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead stadium.

Northerns all-rounder Sune Luus has been named the Momentum Proteas captain, standing in for Dane van Niekerk who is missing out due to injury. The 25-year-old Luus has been confirmed to lead the side in both formats.

MOMENTUM PROTEAS ODI & T20 SQUAD

Sune Luus ©

Laura Wolvaardt

Trisha Chetty (w/k)

Mignon du Preez

Shabnim Ismail

Lizelle Lee

Ayabonga Khaka

Masabata Klaas

Nadine de Klerk

Tumi Sekhukhune

Sinalo Jafta

Marizanne Kapp

Lara Goodall

Nondumiso Shangase

Nonkululeko Mlaba

Faye Tunnicliffe

Anneke Bosch

Tazmin Brits

SUPPORTING STAFF

Hilton Moreeng (Head Coach)

Dillon du Preez (Assistant Coach)

Sedibu Mohlaba (Team Manager)

Tshegofatso Gaetsewe (Team Doctor)

Abram Ramoadi (Performance Analyst)

Dinesha Devnarain (Women’s High-Performance Coach)

Molebatsi Theletsane (Physiotherapist)

Zane Webster (Strength and Conditioning)

Koketso Gaofetoge (Media Manager)

Proteas Coach Hilton Moreeng said: “I’m excited about this group we have selected, and the players have a great opportunity to continue with the great strides they have made at this level and also opportunities to the young ones.

“Many in the squad have international experience including our captain Sune who has lead us with composure in the past and hopefully will do likewise on this tour. There are several talented youngsters who show exciting potential and giving some of them an opening will not only increase the squad’s depth but increase competition for places.”

Full fixture list

ODI

20 Jan 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (10h00)

23 Jan 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (10h00)

26 Jan 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (10h00)

T20I

29 Jan 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (15h30)

31 Jan 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (15h30)

03 Feb 21 – Momentum Proteas v Pakistan Women – Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium (15h30)