# Cricket: Former South African captain Dané van Niekerk has come out of international retirement and is in contention for a spot in the Women’s World Cup. The 32-year-old, who retired from national duty in March 2023, has been included in a 20-member Proteas training squad. Van Niekerk says time away has reminded her just how much she has missed representing the country. She says she is fully committed to giving everything to once again have that opportunity. The overall squad must be cut to 15 for the World Cup.
Cricket: Dané van Niekerk back in contention for a spot in the SA Women’s World Cup squad