Dane van Niekerk

Dane van Niekerk is a prominent South African cricketer and former captain of the national women's team, known for her all-round skills as a leg-spin bowler and a middle-order batter. She has represented South Africa in multiple World Cups and is recognized for her leadership on and off the field. Recently, she was in the news after being dropped from the South African squad for the T20 World Cup in 2023 due to failing to meet the required fitness standards.