Shabnim Ismail

South Africa women's national cricket team have announced their squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail making a surprise return from retirement. Led by Laura Wolvaardt, the Proteas will aim for their first ICC title after back-to-back runner-up finishes. Experienced players like Marizanne Kapp and Dane van Niekerk also feature in the squad.

Pacer Anrich Nortje, batsman Aiden Markram and women's all-rounder Shabnim Ismail are among the several Proteas cricketers who were on Monday nominated for annual Cricket South Africa (CSA) awards in various categories.

Delhi Capitals skipper Meg Lanning won the toss and opted to bowl against UP Warriorz in their last league match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

UP Warriorz skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and opted to bowl against Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League in Mumbai on Tuesday. Grace Harris, who hit a match winning 26-ball 59 in Warriorz' opening game was replaced by pacer Shabnim Ismail while Delhi remained unchanged.

South Africa pacer Shabnim Ismail has been reprimanded by the ICC for using inappropriate language during the Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final against England in Christchurch on Thursday. According to an ICC release, Ismail was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.

UP Warriorz skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and opted to bat against Mumbai Indians in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail announced her retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, giving a big blow to the recent T20 World Cup finalists who had relied heavily on the pacer.

Mumbai Indians have announced their retained players for the next WPL season. The team has kept 14 players, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur and stars like Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt. Mumbai Indians won the first WPL title but did not make the finals last season. They will be looking to rebuild with four open roster spots.

Shabnim Ismail, still a formidable fast bowler at 37, is back with Mumbai Indians for the WPL. She played a vital role in their 2025 title win. Ismail, known for her incredible speed, is excited to reunite with the team. She also welcomes new overseas pacers Nicola Carey and Milly Illingworth.

Former South African pace bowler Shabnim Ismail made history by bowling the fastest delivery in women's cricket. In a Women's Premier League match in India, she broke the 130km/h barrier with a right-arm thunderbolt at 132.1km/h (82.08mph). This marked the first time a delivery in women's cricket exceeded the 130km/h mark.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday named a squad of 21 players for a training camp as the team steps up preparations for the visit of the West Indies for a four-match Women's ODI series in Johannesburg between January 28- February 6.

Sydney Thunder has completed its squad for the upcoming Women's Big Bash League season with the signings of England captain Heather Knight and explosive batter Tammy Beaumont.

Veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail and leg-spinner Amelia Kerr produced fine spells, helping Mumbai Indians restrict Gujarat Giants to an under-par 126 for nine in their Women's Premier League match in Bengaluru on Sunday.

South Africa on Tuesday named a 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup on home soil. Semi-finalists at the 2014 and 2020 T20 World Cups, South Africa were also in the final four at last year's 50-over Cricket World Cup. South Africa open the tournament on February 10 against Sri Lanka in Cape Town.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced that Women's National High-Performance squad will be assembling for a week-long training camp from August 26-31 in Pretoria.

Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said on Thursday that the defending champions have been trying to keep their own expectation level to a minimum and focus on the WPL opener against Delhi Capitals.

Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by five wickets in Women's Premier League. Shabnim Ismail and Amelia Kerr provided breakthroughs for Mumbai, while Harmanpreet Kaur and Kerr's partnership led Mumbai to victory.

South Africa women's team captain Sune Luus won the toss and opted to bowl in their opening T20 International against India on Saturday. For India, opener Smriti Mandhana will lead the side as Harmanpreet Kaur suffered a hip-flexor injury.

India won the toss and opted to field against South Africa in the third and final women's T20 International on Tuesday.

Four players from champion side Australia featured in the 'Most Valuable Team' of the just-concluded ICC Women's World Cup while none from the Mithali Raj-led Indian side made the cut after their shock group exit.