Proteas experienced a number of changes in their support staff, with a trio of new names added to the management, who will continue till the end of the Women’s T20 World Cup. These are strength and conditioning coach Tumi Masekela, batting coach Andrew Puttick and fielding coach Mduduzi Mbhatha, who will share their experience with the lineup.
Among the personnel, uncapped Tebogo Macheke joins as a back-up to Sinalo Jafta behind the stumps. Eliz-Mari Marx also returns to the side, boosting up the pace attack led by Ayabonga Khaka. On the other hand, Nonkululeko Mlaba headlines the spin attack.
Kayla Rayneke, who impressed with a strong debut in New Zealand – scoring 138 runs at a strike-rate of 168.29 – will get another opportunity to showcase her skills ahead of the squad selection for the Women’s T20 World Cup.
Anneke Bosch, who came in as a replacement for van Niekerk, also retains her place for the series against India.
This home series, bereft of a couple of seniors, gives Laura Wolvaardt’s side the perfect opportunity to test their XI and the bench strength before the marquee tournament in June.
