South Africa Women squad for T20I series against India announced
Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk was not named in the squad for the T20I series against India at home. She is still recovering from the calf injury that ruled her out of the series in New Zealand. Marizanne Kapp, who also missed the New Zealand series, is also not in the squad as she continues to recover from illness. South Africa will be keen to bounce back after losing the T20I series against New Zealand 4-1.
“It is a quick turnaround, for sure, but a T20I series against India at home will always be special,” Mandla Mashimbyi, the head coach, said. “The group remains largely the same for this tour. While we have learnt a lot about ourselves as a team on the recent trip to New Zealand, we are also very excited to get back on the field and express our eagerness to grow and improve with every game and training session.”
South Africa squad: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon
Bangladesh Women squad for ODI series against Sri Lanka announced
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Juairiya Ferdous, a 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, got a maiden call-up while Sarmin Sultana was added to the ODI squad after a seven-year gap. Juairiya, who has already featured in seven T20Is for Bangladesh, is the only uncapped player in the ODI squad.
Sri Lanka are scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on Friday, April 17. The three ODIs will be played at Rajshahi on April 20, 22, and 25 whereas a three-match T20I series will be played after that at Sylhet.
Bangladesh squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Farzana Haque, Sobhana Mostary, Fahima Khatun, Sharmin Akter Supta, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sarmin Sultana, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Sultana Khatun, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Juairiya Ferdous.
ILT20 5 to begin on November 22
The fifth season of the UAE’s ILT20 league is scheduled to begin on November 22 and run till December 20. It will feature a total of 34 matches, with 30 matches played in the league stage and the remaining four in the playoffs. While the final will be played in Dubai, other matches will be played across three primary cricket venues at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
“We are delighted with Season 4’s success,” David White, the ILT20 chief executive said in a statement on Monday. “The broadcast numbers, spectators’ interest and participation of the biggest T20 stars made the tournament a massive success as the quality of the league grew further.”
There will be an auction for the six teams- Desert Vipers, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, Dubai Capitals, Sharjah Warriorz and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders ahead of the upcoming season. “We are already gearing up for this year’s auction,” White said.
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