Luus has been leading the side in van Niekerk’s absence, including in the ongoing tri-series at home, involving India and West Indies. South Africa will play the final on February 2 against India in East London after finishing second on the points table between the two visiting sides.
Moreeng had said at the time that van Niekerk had been part of the team camp before the tri-series and had trained with them as well. Van Niekerk had lost 10kg at that time since last year’s Hundred and had met all her markers except the 2km time trial.
South Africa Women squad for T20 World Cup: Sune Luus (capt), Chloe Tryon (vice-capt), Bosch Anneke, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Lara Goodall, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, MArizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Laura Wolvaardt, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Delmi Tucker
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Source: ESPN Crickinfo