Dané van Niekerk - Return to international cricket
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The former Proteas captain, Dané van Niekerk, could be set for a sensational return to international cricket ahead of the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Van Niekerk has been included in the Proteas’ training camp, which got underway in Durban on Monday, after spending the past two years in the international wilderness.
The 32-year-old has been out of the national set-up since 2023 after failing to meet the team’s fitness standards, which ultimately led to her retirement from international cricket. However, she continued playing in T20 leagues around the world while also carving out a role as an expert commentator.
Reflecting on her return, Van Niekerk said that after everything she has been through recently, she has found a new sense of purpose and is eager to contribute positively to the team again.
Van Niekerk has been included in the Proteas’ training camp, which got underway in Durban on Monday, after spending the past two years in the international wilderness.
The 32-year-old has been out of the national set-up since 2023 after failing to meet the team’s fitness standards, which ultimately led to her retirement from international cricket. However, she continued playing in T20 leagues around the world while also carving out a role as an expert commentator.
Reflecting on her return, Van Niekerk said that after everything she has been through recently, she has found a new sense of purpose and is eager to contribute positively to the team again.
