Central Gauteng squad announced for 2020/21 season

One notable name in the 23-member squad is that of Ayabonga Khaka. The medium-pacer had a good outing in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020, where she picked up four wickets, including a best of 3 for 25 in the opening game against England. Yolani Fourie, the off-spinner, remains in charge with the squad that has several other international names in its ranks.

Off-spinner Raisibe Ntozakhe, wicket-keeper Nonkululeko Thabethe and allrounder Robyn Searle, who have all played for South Africa, have been included in the unit. Zimbabwean international Sharne Mayers is also in the squad.

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23-year-old Ntozakhe has played 17 ODIs and 12 T20Is for South Africa and is one of the vital members of the Central Gauteng squad. Aongside Searle, who has also been selected in Cricket South Africa's Women's Academy (CSA) she will play a crucial role in the team's performances in the upcoming season.

Several youngsters have been names in the Gauteng squad with Kelebogile Sechabela and Emihle Mabilokazi, who put in impressive performances at the junior levels, earning their maiden call-ups to the squad.

Squad: Kirstie Thomson, Sharne Mayers, Robyn Searle, Jenna Searle, Nonkululeko Thabethe, Bianca Booyjens, Palesa Mapoo, Paballo Tshidi, Kgomotso Rapoo, Marlene Grieb, Louise Kemp, Louise Impey, Ayabonga Khaka, Traci Brest, Yolani Fourie (c), Kelebogile Sechabela, Alysia Rudolph, Jameelah Shaikjee, Lehlohonolo Sardick, Oluhle Siyo, Raisibe Ntozakhe, Refilwe Moncho, Emihle Mabilokazi