Ismail and Kapp: Sharpshooters in a South African quiver

The thrill of a pressure situation, some RnB music to get her pumped up, and a ritual match-eve phone call with mum who’s reminded her how well she must bowl. Shabnim Ismail is set. You wouldn’t guess it looking at her slight frame, but when she sends down the new ball for South Africa with… Continue reading Ismail and Kapp: Sharpshooters in a South African quiver

Deepti Sharma eyes long road ahead

A prodigious cricket talent who’s a match-winner in her teens, slightly built, soft-spoken, sporting a warm smile and a complete lack of pretence – this could describe half the Indian Women’s team. The latest in that group to mark herself out as one for the future is jersey No. 6, Deepti Sharma. A 19-year-old allrounder… Continue reading Deepti Sharma eyes long road ahead