The South African cricket team will wear specially designed jerseys during the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to honor their closest friends and family.
Each player will have the names of up to five important people in their lives embroidered on their shirts, symbolizing the support of their loved ones. This personal tribute serves as a reminder of the strength drawn from those at home, helping players stay connected emotionally during the competition.
The motto guiding the team is “Always Rising – For Me, For Her, For Them, For All, For South Africa, For The Proteas.” This powerful message emphasizes the collective effort of the players, their families, and the nation as they strive to improve on their runner-up finish in last year’s tournament.
Players like wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta, who honors her mother and counselor, see this initiative as deeply motivating. She shared how seeing those names reminds her to give her best for those who have supported her. Similarly, captain Laura Wolvaardt expressed that carrying a “piece of home” gives her strength during the tournament.
South Africa is placed in Group B, alongside teams like England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Scotland. Their campaign kicks off in Dubai against the West Indies. The full squad includes players like Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, and Chloe Tryon, with Miane Smit serving as the traveling reserve.
