Coach hopeful Kapp will help Proteas Women return to winning ways

VETERAN allrounder Marizanne Kapp will make her much-anticipated return to the Proteas Women’s team on their upcoming tour to the West Indies.

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Kapp was sorely missed during the recent Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, where the Proteas failed to qualify for the final of the competition involving the hosts and India.

The Proteas won just one of their four ODI’s played in Colombo.

Kapp will not only add valuable experience, but also her quality with the ball especially after the Proteas bowlers leaked runs at will during the Tri-Series.

The 35-year-old will be joined by fellow seamers Tumi Sekhukhune and Ayanda Hlubi, who replace Seshnie Naidu and left-handed batter Lara Goodall.

Nineteen-year-old leg-spinner Naidu played just one game, recording figures of 1/40, while Goodall only managed 61 runs at average of 15.25.

“You can never underestimate the value of an experienced player in your squad,” said Proteas coach Mandla Mashimbyi.

“But, you know, based on the plans that we had for Marizanne in terms of her fitness block and to make sure that, you know, by the time we get to the World Cup, should be where she needs to be. That was most important for us at this time. But having her back into the squad, it’s something that ’m looking forward to seeing, seeing how

she operates within the team environment and also the experience that she brings within the team as well”