Proteas Coach Explains Why Ismail Is Back for T20 World Cup: ‘We Need that X-Factor’
Ismail returns with 113 T20I caps as South Africa chase their first women’s world title with a squad mixing experience and emerging talent.
- On Tuesday, the South African Women's National Selection Panel confirmed a 15-player squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, featuring the return of veteran fast bowler Shabnim Ismail after reversing her retirement.
- Proteas head coach Mandla Mashimbyi welcomed back Ismail alongside Marizanne Kapp, Dane van Niekerk, and Karabo Meso, who recovered from illness and injuries to rejoin the roster.
- Ismail, 37, brings a national record of 123 wickets across 113 T20I caps, while South Africa enters the tournament following a 4-1 series victory against India.
- The Proteas depart for England on May 25 for a training camp in Arundel, with three scheduled matches against Australia beginning May 31.
- South Africa opens Group 1 play against Australia in Manchester on June 13, seeking a maiden world title in the tournament held across England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.
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South Africa Name Squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup in June
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England and Wales from June 12. Sports News | South Africa Name Squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup in June.
Shabnim Ismail Reveres International Retirement As South Africa Name Squad For Women's T20 World Cup
South African pacer Shabnim Ismail on Tuesday reversed her international retirement as she was named in the country's 15-player squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in the UK from June 12 to July 5.
Shabnim reverses retirement, returns to South Africa Women's T20 World Cup squad
South Africa have received a massive boost ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 after veteran fast bowler Shabnim Ismail reversed her international retirement to return to the Proteas squad for the marquee tournament in England and Wales.
South Africa announce T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Shabnim Ismail returns, breaking international retirement
Shabnim Ismail has returned from retirement for South Africa's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 squad. The Proteas also welcomed back Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk, while Laura Wolvaardt will captain the side.
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