Professional athletes almost every time want to play in the big matches and tournaments but that's not always the case as it's not something they control.
This is one of the harsh realities which Proteas wicketkeeper and bowler Tumi Sekhukhune had to live with recently after she was left out of the 15-woman squad that took part in theSekhukhune watched the World Cup from home as she was selected as a non-travelling reserve alongside Micaéla Andrews and Tebogo Macheke. Although she was the biggest and proudest fan of the Proteas as they fell short in the final against Australia, missing out on the event was heartbreaking for her.
'I knew I was part of a team that was making strides in the last couple of years and knew that I could have been there and contributed. I was very proud of my team and excited to see what they achieved at the World Cup and making history, breaking boundaries. ISekhukhune believes that the decision to leave her out of the team was also hard on coach Hilton Moreeng and the selectors.
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