Proteas women’s speedster Shabnim Ismail goes head-hunting at the Women's World Cup
Cape Town - The Proteas Women's team landed their first blow - literally - at the Women's World Cup on Sunday in New Zealand.
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Proteas, Tatjana Schoenmaker headlines IOL Sport Digimag for Women’s month
Cape Town - The IOL Sport team are celebrating International Women's Month and this edition is a tribute to all the sportswomen who have sacrificed so much to reach the summit of their chosen sport.
ICC Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana Cleared To Continue After Blow On Head, Relief For India
In a relief for India, opener Smriti Mandhana has been cleared to continue playing at the ICC Women's World Cup after taking a blow to the head during the team's first warm-up fixture against South Africa. Mandhana was forced to retire hurt after being hit on the head by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer during her team's first warm-up game which India won by two runs. According to an ICC report, the 25-year-old Mandhana was assessed by the team doctor following the incident and was originally declared fit to continue, only to retire hurt an over and a half later after another consultation.
Smriti Mandhana cleared to continue her World Cup campaign
Smriti Mandhana has been cleared to continue playing at the ICC Women's World Cup after taking a blow to the head during the team's first warm-up fixture against South Africa. Mandhana was forced to retire hurt after being hit on the head by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer during her team's first warm-up game which India won by two runs.
Luus, Wolvaardt make fifties as Proteas fall short in Women's World Cup warm-up
The Proteas lost their first warm-up match against India at Rangiora Oval in preparation for next week's Women's Cricket World Cup on Sunday morning.
ICC Women's World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur, Rajeshwari Gayakwad Guide India To Two-Run Win vs South Africa In Warm-Up
Star batter Harmanpreet Kaur struck form with a timely hundred as India eked out a narrow two-run win over South Africa in a warm-up match of the ICC Women's World Cup on Sunday. The India vice-captain, who had regained some form with her first fifty in 12 months during the final ODI against New Zealand, slammed a 119-ball 114 with the help of 11 boundaries. The innings will calm the nerves of the team management as she remains a key player for India's World Cup campaign.
Women's World Cup: Harmanpreet, Rajeshwari guide India to two-run win over South Africa in warm-up game
Harmanpreet Kaur struck form with a timely hundred as India eked out a narrow two-run win over South Africa in a warm-up match of the ICC Women's World Cup here on Sunday. The India vice-captain, who had regained some form with her first fifty in 12 months during the final ODI against New Zealand, slammed a 119-ball 114 with the help of 11 boundaries. The innings will calm the nerves of the team management as she remains a key player for India's World Cup campaign.
Proteas women shrug off 'World Cup favourites' pressure: 'We take it as confidence'
Proteas women's captain Sune Luus shrugged off the side's growing favourites tag ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup in New Zealand.