The department of sport, arts and culture has awarded the Proteas Women R7.5m for reaching the final of the 2023 Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup.
The big reward was announced by deputy minister Nocawe Mafu during a “recognition luncheon” in Johannesburg on Tuesday.Mafu also bestowed medals on team members for their performance in the tournament, where they became the first senior South African cricket squad to reach a World Cup final.She also announced R15m for Cricket South Africa over the next three years for the establishment of a professional women’s cricket league.
“We hope the incentive awarded by the department to the Momentum Proteas will energise them to elevate their game to the greatest heights and inspire young women from all backgrounds to take up cricket and aspire to compete at the highest levels of the game.”Meanwhile, North West Cricket Union has secured sponsorship from Glencore Ferroalloys’ Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters to support young, female cricketers from North West.
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