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Dane van Niekerk comes out of retirement, named in SA's training squad for Women's World Cup

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Dane Van Niekerk Comes Out Of Retirement, Named In SA's Training Squad For Women's World Cup

By IANS News August 25, 2025 • 15:32 PM View: 202

Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk has come out of retirement and been named in a 20-member squad for the national training camp as the Proteas prepare for the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Van Niekerk stepped away from international cricket in 2023 after being left out of South Africa’s T20 World Cup squad on home soil, following her failure to clear a 2km time trial.

Taking to her social media, Dane van Niekerk wrote in a statement, "I’m thrilled to announce that I have decided to revoke my retirement from international cricket.

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