Dané: I need to up my game

Attempting to return to the international game after a two-year absence, all-rounder Dané van Niekerk (below) admits she has some hard work ahead to meet the standards required to be included in the Proteas squad for the Women's World Cup starting at the end of next month.

- Wesley Botton

After retiring from international cricket in 2023, it was confirmed on Monday that Van Niekerk had reversed her decision after she was included in a 20-member squad for a national camp in Durban this week.

And though she has continued playing at domestic level over the last couple of years, Van Niekerk admitted she needed to up her game if she hoped to compete again for the Proteas.