‘Marizanne is going to give it her all,’ says Coach Mashimbyi

WHEN a player of the calibre of Marizanne Kapp, 35, is still available for selection and shows good form, any team would build a playing XI around her.

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Despite her age, with both bat and ball, Kapp is still head and shoulders above the rest, a feat that not only justifies her inclusion in the Proteas Women’s World Cup squad but also why head coach Mandla Mashimbyi has high expectations for her leading into the showpiece event.

Though the expectations are high, Mashimbyi also acknowledges that the all-rounder is probably at the backend of her long career.

Mashimbyi also takes into account the amount of cricket that the veteran has had to play leading into the India-based ICC Women’s World Cup.

The head coach emphasised that Kapp is ready for the workload that lies ahead as the 35-year-old will potentially be required to bowl her 10 overs and bat in the top order.

“Marizanne is a player that’s got a lot of experience. To get 10 overs from her, for me, would be ultimate.