From pastime to fully-fledged professionalism, Shabnim Ismail is part of cricket's growth By: ZaahierAdams | IOLSport | OfficialCSA | Proteas
Ismail, 31, has experienced all the aches and pains of the women’s game shifting from a virtual recreational pastime to fully-fledged professionalism.
Ismail, though, also believes the culture change within the Proteas dressing room over the years has been significant factor in achieving this success, especially with youngsters like Laura Wolvaardt, Nadine de Klerk and Nonkululeko Mlaba shining alongside veterans such as Ismail, Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp and Mignon du Preez.“Obviously when I started I was very young. I was 17/18 years old. I remember coming into the side at that time and it was very difficult for me.
Ismail is certainly part of the Proteas core and plays an integral role with the new ball in both T20Is and ODIs forming a potent partnership with Kapp. There are, however, promising youngsters such as De Klerk among others pushing for a more permanent place in the Proteas side.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lockdown night out in Joburg — without wine'I am breathing again,' sighs Kanto Razafimandimby on her first night out since South Africa reopened its restaurants and casinos as part of a gradual loosening of lockdown.
Read more »
NEIL MANTHORP: CSA board tough on Kolpak players, soft on bad boysNew ruckus at Cricket SA board overshadows confirmation of more freedom for SA’s county players
Read more »
Stocks rally amid bets on China revivalUnexpected growth in US services sector data drives Wall Street higher
Read more »
Lack of black players in county cricket not good enough, says AthertonOnly three black players have made their England debut since 2000 - the most recent being Jofra Archer.
Read more »
‘Proper’ cricket still some time away, says Quinton de KockThe Proteas have weathered the recent hard times and will seek redemption when the season resumes, the limited-overs skipper says
Read more »
PPEs delay phase two of school reopeningPupils in three grades are returning back to school nationwide today amid chaos, frustration and confusion as some provinces are not yet fully ready to resume with learning. IsaacPat YoliswaSobuwa
Read more »