Namibia’s national women’s cricket team is set to host Cricket South Africa’s development squad in a pivotal white-ball tour.
The series, announced Friday by Cricket Namibia in collaboration with CSA, will serve as direct preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa qualifier, which Namibia will host in August.
The CSA Emerging Women’s Academy squad will visit Namibia from July 2 to 12. The tour comprises four T20 matches and three 50-over fixtures in the capital Windhoek.
According to Cricket Namibia, the upcoming qualifier in August will see Namibia compete against seven other African nations, all vying for two spots at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global qualifier.
“The CSA Emerging Academy tour provides the Capricorn Eagles with essential competitive match time and an opportunity to fine-tune their strategies across both T20 and 50-over formats,” Cricket Namibia said.
The tour also marks a significant chapter in the development pathway for South Africa’s up-and-coming cricketers. The CSA Emerging Women’s Academy continues to serve as a vital platform for bridging the gap between domestic and international cricket, nurturing the next generation of the South Africa women’s national cricket team, also known as the Proteas.
Grant van Velden, CSA Head of High Performance, underscored the importance of such cross-border engagements.
“These tours are crucial in providing our emerging players with consistent international exposure, which is essential for their transition to the senior level,” he said.
Meanwhile, Namibia head coach, Francois van der Merwe, said his charges are excited to test their development against South Africa.
“The series aims to gain important game time for the Capricorn Eagles ahead of the upcoming Africa T20 World Cup Qualifiers. I would like to see consistency in our execution with both bat and ball during the SA Emerging Academy series,” he concluded. Enditem
Source: Xinhua
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