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Dane van Niekerk Ruled Out of NZ Tour, Anneke Bosch Called Up

South African all-rounder Dane van Niekerk has been ruled out of the remainder of the women's tour to New Zealand after sustaining a right calf injury. A scan confirmed the injury, which requires rehabilitation, forcing her to miss the series of five T20Is and three ODIs. She has been replaced in the squad by Fidelity Titans player Anneke Bosch. The Proteas are also without veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, who is recovering from illness.

Key Points: Dane van Niekerk Injured, Out of South Africa's NZ Tour

  • Calf injury rules out key all-rounder
  • Anneke Bosch called up as replacement
  • Marizanne Kapp also absent due to illness
  • Tour includes 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs
  • Men's team also dealing with Jordan Hermann injury
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Dane van Niekerk ruled out of New Zealand Tour due to Injury

South Africa's Dane van Niekerk ruled out of New Zealand tour with calf injury. Anneke Bosch replaces her as Marizanne Kapp also remains absent.

"Proteas Women all-rounder Dane van Niekerk will miss the remainder of the tour to New Zealand due to a right calf injury"

Johannesburg, March 17

South Africa Women's cricket team all-rounder Dane van Niekerk will miss the remainder of the tour to New Zealand due to a right calf injury, the Proteas Women announced on X.

According to the statement, Van Niekerk felt discomfort on the eve of the first T20 International (T20I), and a subsequent scan revealed the injury's extent, which will require rehabilitation.

Fidelity Titans' Anneke Bosch has been called up as Van Niekerk's replacement for the rest of the tour, the statement added. Her wife, and veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp, is also not in the squad as she recovers from illness.

"Proteas Women all-rounder Dane van Niekerk will miss the remainder of the tour to New Zealand due to a right calf injury," the statement said.

"Van Niekerk experienced discomfort on the eve of the first T20 International (T20I) before a scan revealed the extent of the injury, which will require rehabilitation. Fidelity Titans' Anneke Bosch has been called up as her replacement," the statement concluded.

The series in New Zealand consists of five T20Is and three ODIs, which form part of the Women's Championship.

The T20Is are being played as double-headers with the men's matches, where South Africa has another injury concern. Batter Jordan Hermann is out with a hamstring injury, but no replacement has been named.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Injuries are part of the game, but it's tough when it happens just before a big tour. Hope Anneke Bosch grabs this opportunity. The women's game needs more depth in all teams.
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Ananya R
First Kapp is out ill, now van Niekerk injured. That's their two most experienced all-rounders gone. Big blow for SA. New Zealand will be favourites now for sure.
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David E
Interesting to see the double-header format with the men's matches. Hopefully it brings more eyes to the women's game. The injury list for both squads is worrying though.
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Siddharth J
As an Indian cricket fan, I feel for them. We know how injuries to star players can derail a tour. Focus should be on proper rehab, not rushing back. Get well soon!
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Kavya N
The schedule is too packed these days. Players are getting injured left and right. Cricket boards need to manage workload better, especially for all-format players.

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