Women cricketers playing men’s league

Some of Namibia’s top women cricketers are playing with their male counterparts in the Nedbank Desert Ice T20 Challenge which is currently underway. The competition sees franchises like the Green Mambas, the Central Sunrisers and the Gobabis Bulls battling it out for the winning prize of N$50 000. Teams owners can select whoever they want, although teams may only have two premier league or national players, while players from the age of 14, as well as women players may compete.

As a result, many junior players have been included in the competing teams as well as some national women’s team players. Cricket Namibia chief executive Johan Muller says the competition is a great addition to the Namibian cricketing landscape. “This is a great competition and we want to thank Nedbank for coming on board.