Van Niekerk stepped away from international cricket in 2023 after being left out of South Africa\u2019s T20 World Cup squad on home soil, following her failure to clear a 2km time trial.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Taking to her social media, Dane van Niekerk wrote in a statement, \"I\u2019m thrilled to announce that I have decided to revoke my retirement from international cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The time away has reminded me just how much I have missed representing my country and I\u2019m fully committed to give everything to once again have that opportunity.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa\u2019s national training camp is set to begin on August 25 in Durban and run until September 1. After the camp, the Proteas will head to Pakistan for a three-match ODI series starting September 16 \u2014 their final preparation before the Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Notably, skipper Laura Wolvaardt, along with all-rounders Chloe Tryon and Marizanne Kapp, miss out on the 20-member camp squad as they are currently featuring in The Hundred. Meanwhile, uncapped all-rounder Luyanda Nzuza, who played in the U19 World Cup earlier this year, has received her first senior call-up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The final squads for the Pakistan series and the World Cup will be named in early September.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"It's a very exciting time to be part of this group as we build towards the World Cup. The players have put in a huge amount of work over the past few months to be ready for that first ball against England in India,\" said South Africa Women's head coach Mandla Mashimbyi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"This camp in Durban will be crucial in helping us finalise a few key areas of our preparation, making sure we tick every box before we board the plane as a united force.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Pakistan will also serve as an important measure of where we are as a team ahead of the tournament, and we\u2019re looking forward to putting our best foot forward in those three ODIs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIn terms of the players involved in the camp, we\u2019ve worked hard to ensure we have the right balance and skillset needed for a successful World Cup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Pakistan will also serve as an important measure of where we are as a team ahead of the tournament, and we\u2019re looking forward to putting our best foot forward in those three ODIs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Proteas squad for national camp: Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Lara Goodall, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sun\u00e9 Luus, Eliz-Mari Marx, Karabo Meso, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu, Luyanda Nzuza, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Miane Smit, Faye Tunnicliffe, Dane van Niekerk.<\/p>\r\n\r\n