How Kapp, Brits' bathroom chat changed Proteas' World Cup destiny

MARIZANNE Kapp and Tazmin Brits are among the most senior members of the Proteas side. Just one year separates them at 35 and 34 years old respectively.

- ZAAHIER ADAMS

It would be fair to suggest that this ongoing ICC Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka would be the veterans last shot at the holy grail.

After their embarrassing defeat in the opening game, when England routed the Proteas for 69 before strolling to a 10-wicket victory, the pair called an urgent meeting.

"Kappie and I actually had this conversation, funny enough, in the bathroom straight after that England game. We both had this conversation and we were like, yes, we definitely don't want to go out like this," Brits said.

"I think in general, not just because it might be, if not, it is our last ODI (World Cup), I think maybe just win-