Proteas Women roll the dice on experience as Ismail, Kapp and van Niekerk headline World Cup squad

South Africa have named Shabnim Ismail in their Proteas Women squad for June’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, reuniting her with Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk. The selection signals a clear tilt toward proven big-match temperament as the Proteas chase another global final — and a first trophy.