South Africa Names Squad With Kapp For West Indies White-Ball Tour

South Africa's women's cricket team has named a refreshed squad for their upcoming white-ball tour of the West Indies, with experienced allrounder Marizanne Kapp returning after a conditioning break. The tour features three ODIs and three T20Is, all held at the Three Ws Oval in Barbados, starting June 11, serving as crucial preparation for the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup. Alongside Kapp, seamers Tumi Sekhukhune and Ayanda Hlubi have been recalled to strengthen the pace attack, while legspinner Seshnie Naidu and top-order batter Lara Goodall have been omitted. The spin department is led by Nonkululeko Mlaba and includes seasoned allrounders Chloe Tryon and Sune Luus, as well as youngster Miane Smit, who may debut in T20Is. Coach Mandla Mashimbyi emphasized the tour as a valuable opportunity to refine team combinations and skills after a challenging tri-series in Sri Lanka where South Africa won just one of four matches. With high expectations following recent World Cup performances, this series is key for South Africa to build momentum ahead of major international tournaments.