CSA hand maiden central contract to all-rounder Annerie Dercksen

Annerie Dercksen, the 23-year-old all-rounder, has earned her maiden central contract with Cricket South Africa for the 2025-26 season. All-rounder Delmi Tucker and batter Lara Goodall were left out of the 15-player list, announced on Monday.

Dercksen made her maiden appearance in ODIs and Tests in 2024, and went on to play two Tests and four ODIs. She received the ICC Emerging Women's Player of the Year award in 2024 for her all-round performances. She played her maiden T20I for South Africa in January, 2023.

Speaking on the latest contract list, Enoch Nkwe, CSA Executive: National Teams and High Performance, said: "We are proud to announce the Proteas Women's contracted squad for the 2025/26 season, a group that embodies the depth, talent, and potential of women's cricket in South Africa. It's also a momentous occasion for Annerie Dercksen, whose performances have been impressive as she cemented her spot in the team, earning a well-deserved first national contract.

"The continuity in the squad also recognises the team's outstanding achievement in reaching a second consecutive World Cup final, highlighting CSA's commitment to rewarding consistent performance and building on the team's recent success on the global stage.

"As we prepare for a pivotal year with the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India, this squad offers the right balance of experience and youthful energy. We believe this group is well-equipped to compete at the highest level and continue making the country proud," added Nkwe.

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