# Cricket: Proteas Women’s head coach Mandla Mashimbuyi says veteran Shabnim Ismail was brought back because they need her X-factor for the T20 World Cup, starting in England and Wales next month. The 37-year-old was included in the 15-player squad after reversing her retirement. Mashimbuyi says he had been in talks with Ismail after last year’s 50-over World Cup in India because he wanted to boost South Africa’s lacklustre bowling attack. Her return is described as the Proteas’ best chance to clinch an elusive World Cup title.
Cricket: Ismail brought back to boost Proteas Women’s bowling attack in World Cup