Proteas Women's captain Laura Wolvaardt has expressed excitement about the uncapped talent in South Africa's squad ahead of a historic tour of Zimbabwe. According to IOL, Wolvaardt said she hopes the next generation of players can "express themselves" during the upcoming series against the African neighbours. The tour marks a significant occasion for the Proteas Women, with the skipper backing the newcomers to make an impact as the team prepares to face Zimbabwe.
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