The head coach in South Africa Mandla Mashimbyi confirmed that Dane van Niekerk would not be part of the team for the upcoming female World Championship 2025, although the former captain turned her international retirement.
32 -year -old who resigned from the game In March 2023, recently announced her return on social media with an emotional contribution. In it, she committed her commitment to Proteas’s cause and apologized to the cricket of South Africa for the way she treated the initial retirement.
However, although it has been part of the training group in recent months, Mashimbyi has explained that Van Niekerk will not be considered a showpiece Odi, which begins in October in India and Sri Lanka.
“It is definitely not part of this World Cup, it will not go,” Mashimbyi Timeslive said. It’s someone we are looking for for the future. There are a series that could be involved, and hopefully if he checks all the boxes, he can show off his skills again. ”
Needs to go on the way up
Mashimbyi stressed that the former captain would be treated as any other player in selection, despite her position and past posts.
“She’s the team’s captain, playing for a long time and was successful. The experience she carries is something we’ll miss,” he said. “But now, like any other player, he has to work his way up, earn his place. We are exposing it to the environment to understand expectations, and hopefully when he gets a call, she can immediately have an impact.”
The coach added that the presence of Van Niekerka will still be valuable from the field, with her experience is expected to wipe on younger teammates.
Proteas Prep to the World Cup
South African preparations will include a camp designed to replicate subcontinental conditions. The team will also see Pakistan on a series of three ODI matches in front of the tournament.
“These matches give us a chance to ensure that everything is in place. If we play there well, we can trust the World Cup,” Mashimbyi added.
Proteas will start a campaign of October 3 in Guwahati against England.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
28th August 2025
