We're not rivals with Sinalo Jafta, says Karabo Meso

AT times, the excitement of the country when a prodigious youngster makes waves in domestic cricket could spell the end of a senior player's career.

- ONGAMA GCWABE

The fans can be quick to forget what the senior player has done for the country in the past and be swallowed by the endless possibilities that a young cricketer brings with their rise.

The same happened when the 17-year-old wicket-keeper batter Karabo Meso showcased her talents in provincial cricket.

While the youngster was scoring centuries for fun in high school, many were already earmarking Meso to succeed Sinalo Jafta in the Proteas Women’s squad.

Following Lizelle Lee’s retirement, Jafta took over as the main wicket-keeper, but lacked the batting pedigree that Lee had during her time.

As a result, when Meso showed far better batting abilities than Jafta, many believed that Jafta’s days in the Proteas Women's team were numbered.

However, that is not how the two players’ fate has played out.