A whole new ball game
There is a new swagger about South Africa’s sports teams — and it’s not just the men
20 February 2025 - 05:00
Without anyone really noticing, the national under-19 women’s cricket team reached a World Cup final three weekends ago. They lost the final — played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — by nine wickets to India, but the fact they got there was a remarkable achievement.
“Yes, cricket is in a good space post this year’s SA20,” says South African Cricketers’ Association CEO Andrew Breetzke. “We’re producing young players, and sponsors are queuing up. Our only concern is governance at some provinces.”..
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