Shabnim Ismail returned from retirement (Photo: Jan Kruger-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Shabnim Ismail, South Africa Squad: South Africa has announced its 15-member squad for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The most surprising name in this team is that of Shabnim Ismail, who retired from international cricket in 2023. But now, reversing the decision, he has made a comeback at the age of 37. Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is to be held in England and Wales, where the command of the South African team will be in the hands of Laura Wolvaardt.

Shabnim Ismail returns from retirement

Shabnim Ismail has experience of 241 international matches. In such a situation, his return from retirement has given both edge and speed to the team's fast bowling. His experience can be useful to the team in T20 World Cup 2026. Shabnim Ismail is also South Africa's most successful bowler in T20 International. He has taken 123 wickets in 113 matches. Her number of wickets will now be seen increasing further during the Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

Shabnim Ismail played her last match in the final of the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup. South Africa had to face defeat at the hands of Australia in the final of the Women's T20 World Cup played on home soil.

South Africa was runner-up in the last two T20 WC

The South African team has finished its campaign as runner-up in the last two editions of the Women's T20 World Cup. This time his effort will be to capture the title, in which Shabnim Ismail's role can be important.

South Africa's team for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Laura Wolwart (captain), Taijanim Britts, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta, Marijne Cape, Sun Luus, Ayobonga Khaka, Karabo Maceo, Nonkululeko Laba, Kayla Renke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chole Trian, Annery Derksen, Dane van Niekerk and Nadine de Klerk.

South Africa will start its campaign in the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 against Australia on June 13. Its match with India will be on 21st June.

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