South Africa have made a late adjustment to their squad for the upcoming Women’s ODI tri-series in Sri Lanka, after a batting all-rounder was ruled out due to illness.
31-year-old Anneke Bosch has been ruled out of the Proteas Women’s upcoming ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and India, with top-order batter Lara Goodall set to take her spot in the squad.
The change sees the batter brought in as cover ahead of the team’s departure to Colombo on Tuesday (22).
Skipper Laura Wolvaardt will lead a blend of experience and uncapped talent, with the likes of Chloé Tryon, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, and Nonkululeko Mlaba forming the core of the squad.
Three players have also earned their first call-ups to the senior national team. Wicketkeeper Karabo Meso and spinner Seshnie Naidu, both of whom represented South Africa at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup earlier this year, have been named in the tri-series squad.
They are joined by all-rounder Miané Smit, who previously travelled as a reserve during last year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. (ICC)
Proteas women squad:
Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Nondumiso Shangase, Miané Smit, Chloé Tryon.
The tri-series will see each side play the others twice before the top two teams meet in the final
Fixtures: (All matches at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium)
- 1st ODI – 27 April: Sri Lanka vs. India
- 2nd ODI – 29 April: India vs. South Africa
- 3rd ODI – 2 May: Sri Lanka vs. South Africa
- 4th ODI – 4 May: Sri Lanka vs. India
- 5th ODI – 7 May: South Africa vs. India
- 6th ODI – 9 May: Sri Lanka vs. South Africa
- Final – 11 May