As gear for South Africa Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 In UAE, Captain Laura Volwardt focused on setting up the team’s remarkable journey in the previous edition. After reaching their first final in 2023, Wolvaardt sees this upcoming tournament as a vital chance for the development of women’s cricket in South Africa.
The importance of the 2023 World Cup
Looking ahead to the 2023 T20 World Cup, Volwardt stressed the importance of them progressing to the finals. This achievement not only set a precedent for the players but also inspired future generations of cricketers in South Africa.
“Getting to the finals of the World Cup for the first time in history in 2023 was an important milestone for us. It was a defining moment to overcome obstacles and push boundaries as a team.” He shared in his conversation with ICC.
Laura Wolvaardt aims to break the demon
Despite their foundational success, Wolvaardt is looking to boost South Africa’s standing by winning their first T20 World Cup title. His commitment to improvement reflected the team’s desire to turn past lessons into future victories.
“Before (the 2023 T20 World Cup) we had reached the semi-finals many times, so reaching the final meant a lot to us as a unit. Now we intend to take it a step further and lift the trophy, but after fighting throughout the tournament, anything can happen in the T20 final.” he emphasized.
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A level playing field in neutral areas
The upcoming tournament in Sharjah and Dubai is a different challenge as neither team will be able to take advantage of playing in familiar conditions. Wolvaardt conveyed his enthusiasm for neutral spaces.
“I am really looking forward to the T20 World Cup in Dubai and Sharjah. What is interesting is that it is a neutral ground for all teams. Most sides will come in with similar experience in these conditions, having rarely played there, which adds to the excitement.” Volwardt explained.
Wolvaardt emphasizes the need for adaptation
Taking into account the importance of adapting to game conditions, Volvardt stressed the importance of teams being flexible. He noted: “It will be interesting to see which team can effectively adapt to the conditions and understand them quickly.”
As South Africa prepare for the tournament, Wolvaardt will be instrumental in overcoming adversity as they look to break new barriers and maintain their legacy in T20 cricket history.
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