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Reyneke: From inspired youth to rising star
Cape Times
|February 09, 2026
WHEN South Africa hosted the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the primary goal for the Proteas Women was to inspire the next generation of players.
Up until that point, very few women's matches were broadcast live on TV. However, since South Africa reached the final of that World Cup, much has changed for the country’s women's cricket. The sport has become fully professional both domestically and at the international level, a feat that continues to inspire young girls across the country to pursue careers in the game.
Youngster Kayla Reyneke is a perfect example of this impact. Over the last three years, she has watched South Africa reach three back-to-back World Cup finals.
This story is from the February 09, 2026 edition of Cape Times.
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