WPL 2023: Dane van Niekerk’s ‘dream comes true’ after Royal Challengers Bangalore decide her in inaugural public sale

WPL 2023: South Africa’s Dane van Niekerk was over the moon after Royal Challengers Bangalore picked her to play within the upcoming T20 event.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 13, 2023 22:18 IST

WPL 2023: Van Niekerk’s ‘dream comes true’ after RCB decide her in inaugural public sale. Courtesy: Van Niekerk Instagram

By India Today Web Desk: South Africa’s Dane van Niekerk was completely thrilled after she was picked to play within the inaugural version of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Van Niekerk was picked by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at her base worth of INR 30 lakhs.

RCB’s bid was the opening and ultimate bid for the all-rounder. After getting a mega deal within the event, van Niekerk expressed her pleasure on Twitter. The veteran additionally talked about her fandom for the Bangalore-based franchise since 2008.

She wrote, “WOW… absolutely PUMPED!! Thank you.. the IPL team I supported since day one! A dream come true!”

Van Niekerk is at present in South Africa, the place she is part of the commentary panel for the Women’s T20 World Cup. Earlier, she failed to interrupt into the 15-member squad after she couldn’t fulfill CSA’s choice parameter.

Van Niekerk racked up her private greatest in a two-kilometre run, however couldn’t meet the choice criterion. CSA was additionally clear-cut in saying that it wouldn’t compromise on health by any means. Van Niekerk additionally missed the 50-over World Cup final 12 months as a result of an ankle damage.

After being neglected of the nationwide squad, van Niekerk took to Instagram and wrote, “Absolutely BROKEN..” Her partner and nationwide all-rounder, Marizanne Kapp, took compassionate go away to be with van Niekerk.

Kapp didn’t play within the tri-series ultimate in opposition to India that South Africa gained just a few days in the past on the again of Chloe Tryon’s heroics. Kapp performed one match within the World Cup, when her workforce misplaced to Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka on the opening day.

Edited By:

sabyasachi chowdhury

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Feb 13, 2023