Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced its new central contracts for the women's team. This year's list features some significant changes, most notably the inclusion of Anneke Bosch.
Sports News: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced its new central contracts for the women's team. This year's list includes several notable changes, most significantly the addition of Anneke Bosch. The young all-rounder, winner of the ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2024 award, has been included in a CSA central contract for the first time. Conversely, Lara Goodall and Delmi Tucker have been omitted from the contracts this year.
Anneke Bosch's Strong Entry
Anneke Bosch, who debuted in international cricket in 2024, has impressed with her outstanding batting and bowling performances. She has played two Tests and four ODIs to date, and has also shown b performance in T20 cricket. In 22 T20 Internationals, she has scored 170 runs and taken 5 wickets. Her impressive performances secured her a place in the central contracts.
Lara Goodall and Delmi Tucker have been dropped from the central contracts this year. Both players were part of the central contracts last year, but CSA has opted not to renew their contracts.
Experienced Players Retained
CSA's new list retains several experienced players, including captain Laura Wolvaardt, former captain Sune Luus, all-rounder Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, fast bowler Ayabonga Khaka, and spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba. Interestingly, Marizanne Kapp remains on the list. Despite hinting at retirement last year, CSA has offered her a contract. It is anticipated she may remain with the team until the 2025 ODI World Cup before making any decisions about her future.
Major Tournament for the South African Women's Team
The South African women's team will participate in a women's ODI tri-series in April and May, hosted by Sri Lanka. The series will feature India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa. This tournament will be played in Colombo from April 27th to May 11th. The South African team is currently preparing for the 2025 ODI World Cup and the 2026 T20 World Cup in England. The emergence of new stars like Bosch could prove beneficial for South Africa.
South African Players Awarded Central Contracts
Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Lizelle Lee, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloe Tryon, and Laura Wolvaardt.
