Sekhukhune, who is not part of the squad for the ODIs against England, is a like-for-like replacement for Ayabonga Khaka, who is not part of the team’s red-ball plans, according to a cricket South Africa (CSA) statement.
“We reviewed the previous Test team and made adjustments to give balance to the team,” said coordinator of selectors Clinton du Preez. “Lara adds versatility to the batting line-up as a left-hander, Hlubi provides variation as an impact bowler and Tumi has been consistent in her past performances, offering control to the bowling attack alongside our other bowlers.”
“The variables are pretty simple to me, it’s how much time you’re willing to spend in the box as a hitter and how patient you’re willing to be as a pitcher. So it’s all of those things that we’re going to talk about and whether we can see it come to fruition over the course of the year. the game, that will give us a big advantage.
South Africa Test Team: Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Masabata Klaas, Suné Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon.
