South Africa captain Sune Luus stated that there’s a accountability of inspiring a nation on the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. The ICC occasion will start from February 10.
New Delhi ,UPDATED: Feb 9, 2023 21:42 IST
South Africa captain Sune Luus says Women’s T20 World Cup might be large. (AP/PTI Photo)
By India Today Web Desk: South Africa captain Sune Luus stated that there’s a accountability of inspiting a nation and younger ladies to take up cricket on the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.
The 10-team Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 will start on February 10 in South Africa.
Ahead of South Africa’s opening match in opposition to Sri Lanka on Friday, Luus shared her eagerness for the match as South Africa look to higher their report, having reached semi-finals in 2014 and 2020.
“It is quite massive. I don’t think we quite realize what we already achieved without playing a game,” stated Luus. “It is going to be awesome tomorrow, just seeing everyone coming out.
“Apart from the cricket and other than being profitable and profitable video games, there is a accountability of inspiring a nation and galvanizing younger ladies to get out of their consolation zone and to think about a profession the place they’ll do something. That’s one among our largest roles as a crew.
“We would like to play, not just winning games, but also inspiring a nation, to give them that opportunity to know that they can be anything they want,” added Luus.
The South African captain additional talked concerning the significance of taking part in the warm-up matches after profitable the tri-series ultimate in opposition to India. Luus stated that South Africa’s batting has come a great distance.
“The results showed a loss (England won by 17 runs) and a win (South Africa won by six wickets), but I think both games for us was a win. England posted a mammoth total and we only lost by 17 runs, which I take as a big stride in our team,” stated Luus.
“Our bating has come a long way, scoring 229 (against England). That was massive, our biggest score yet and that’s really cool to see, going into this T20 World Cup, what we can actually do and pushing into those 160s and 170s.”
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Feb 9, 2023