Delhi: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has appointed Mandla Mashimbi as the new head coach of the South African women's cricket team. He will replace Dylan du Preez, who had taken the team to the final in the Women's ICC T20 World Cup this year. Before this, Hilton Moreng had held the post of head coach of the team for almost a decade.

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Mashimbi said on her appointment, “It is a matter of pride for me to be appointed as the head coach of the Proteas women's team. I understand the responsibilities and expectations associated with this position. I am grateful to Titans Cricket, which has played a vital role in my professional development over the last 11 years. My aim is to ensure the continued success of the team and make them a strong force in world cricket.”

Mashimbi's cricket career

Mashimbi played professional cricket for the Titans, Knights, and Griquas.

He was a fast bowler and had to end his cricket career early due to a knee injury in 2010. He took 103 wickets in 39 first-class matches for Titans and Northerns and his batting average was also more than 20.

CSA praised Mashimbi. The board believes that Mashimbi will promote a winning culture in the team. Currently the Proteas women's team is playing a series against England.