Young player makes it to the women’s provincial team

Kwa-Thema – Kwa-Thema Cricket Hub player Mpumelelo Mashiloane (15) has been selected for the Eastern Cricket women’s provincial team.
This comes after being added to the u-16 provincial team.
She started as a bowler after joining the club in 2016 and currently plays for the u-19 as an all-rounder.
“I used to see people wearing white clothes, throwing the ball and running around the field and I would ask myself questions, like what are they doing?
“That’s how I became curious about the sport. After making enquiries, I then decided to try it out but purely out of curiosity.
“Little did I know that it would become my first love,” said Mashiloane.

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The Tlakula High School learner said her promotion should serve as an inspiration to other young female cricketers.
Mashiloane aspires to become a role model for female cricketers.
“When I joined the club it had one girl. People would give us weird stares simply because we were young girls playing cricket.

“However, I remained focused on becoming a better player and investing in my craft,” she explained.
Her advice to other young girls is to try different things until they find what they are passionate about. She further said everyone has the talent and potential to make it in life.
Mashiloane’s auspicious coach Mandla Nkosi said the promotion is a positive sign.

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“She has always been committed, punctual, would arrange for one-on-one sessions and knows how to take instructions well.
“We are extremely proud of her and looking forward to working even harder.”
The club’s head coach Tebogo Gaduka is inviting schools to enrol their learners with the club.
He said parents and the community at large need to support their children and encourage them to participate in sport, especially young girls.
For enquiries, contact the coaches on 073 857 5816 or 078 255 4727.

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