How Kapp and Brits’ bathroom chat changed Proteas’ 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 winning a trophy. I mean, there's a lot of people that have come up to get the team to where they are. They've played many, many years, you know, like the Mings (Mignon du Preez), the Shabs (Shabnim Ismail), the Danes (Dane van Niekerk), to build this (Proteas team).

“So, I think just having silverware in the cabinet and knowing that you are part of it, of course, that will definitely put the cherry on top”