The South African girls will remember 5 loved ones in the World Cup jersey

The South African girls will remember 5 loved ones in the World Cup jersey

The South African team will play in the T20 World Cup in customized jerseys to honor their loved ones. The names of family members and close friends will be embroidered on the collar of the players' jerseys.

South Africa will begin their campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup with a match against the West Indies in Dubai this afternoon. Protea girls will be seen playing in special jerseys from this match.

According to the ICC, each player of the South Africa women's team will have the names of the five most important people in their lives written on the inside collar of their jerseys. It can be parents, siblings, grandparents, boyfriends, husbands, close friends and even coaches. Its purpose is to remind those who are off the field when the players come out to play.

South Africa lost to Australia in the T20 World Cup final at home last year. Now the team wants to take itself one step further. That is, the goal is to become a champion. To connect with the fans and inspire the team, they will use a message in this T20 World Cup, 'Always wake up—for me, for him, for them, for everyone, for South Africa, for the Proteas.'

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South African captain Laura Woolvert has the names of her mother, father, grandmother, one Luca and her coach Laurie Ward written on her jersey. Sinalo Jafta, the team's wicketkeeper, wrote the name of his mother and mentor.

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According to Jafta, the initiative is a great plan, with a special touch, 'When I look at the jersey and see the names of the important people in my life, it will remind me to give my best on the field and remind me of those who have been by my side since day one. are there.'

"It's like carrying a piece of home with me, which will fuel me during the tournament," said captain Volvert. I feel like I'm not alone in the field; My loved ones are also with me.

In this year's T20 World Cup, South Africa has been placed in the group of Bangladesh. Protea girls match against Niger Sultana-Ritu Moni on 12th October.