Why Shabnim Ismail’s likely Proteas comeback could reshape South Africa’s T20 World Cup ceiling

Shabnim Ismail is poised to return to the Proteas Women setup ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, and coach Mandla Mashimbyi has made it clear the need is tactical as much as it is emotional. With South Africa chasing another title push, the country’s most feared fast bowler offers the one thing their attack has lacked at key moments: genuine new-ball menace.