The Former South African women’s team captain Mignon du Preez has announced her retirement from Test and ODI cricket.

Mignon announced her retirement from ODI and Test cricket with immediate effect to focus completely on the T20 format and the value of her family.

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The Played 154 Day Internationals for SA:-

Since making his arrival against Pakistan in Pretoria in January 2007, du Preez has played 154 One Day Internationals for South Africa.

She played only one Test match in her career against India at Mysore in 2014, Du Preez was the Proteas women’s captain and scored 102 runs in the first innings.

I think this is the right time to announce retirement from long profiles: Mignon du Preez.

An average of 32.98 in 141 ODI Innings:-

The 32-year-old scored 3760 runs in 141 ODI innings at an average of 32.98, which included 18 half-centuries and a few centuries.

Her best score of 116* was recorded against Ireland Women in Dublin in 2016.

Du Preez was part of South Africa’s squad for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 in New Zealand, scoring 161 runs in eight innings.

“I have been surprisingly fortunate to have played in four ICC ODI World Cups so far. These are some of the most treasured memories of my life.

A Start My Own Family:-

However, I would prefer to prioritize time with my family and hopefully start a family of my own soon,” du Preez said in a statement released by Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday.

“I think the time is right to announce my retirement. From the long profile of the game and focus on T20 cricket going forward.

Thus, I decided to retire from ODI cricket upon the completion of our recent World Cup in New Zealand.

The Next Generation of Exciting Cricketers:-

“I think South African women’s cricket is in a very healthy state. And it is time to step away and give our consent to the next generation of exciting cricketers to take this beautiful game forward.” The statement added.

Mignon du Preez is the champion of women’s cricket in South Africa: CSA CEO
CSA CEO Foletsi Mosecki said Du Preez has established herself. As an inspiration to young girls in the country and the board is saddened by her retirement.

“Mignon is the champion of women’s cricket in South Africa and the world at large. A true example for any young girl who wants to take up this sport.

CEO Foletsi Mosecki said:-

It is that anything is possible through dedication and determination. And an everlasting curiosity towards your craft while maintaining kindness and humility,” Mosecki said.

“While CSA is saddened by his departure from the game’s long format after 150-plus caps and 3,000 runs. We will take solace from that legacy.

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Which she leaves behind and waits with joy to see how she will continue to contribute to her game. Very dear to her heart,” he said.

Du Preez will be available for selection in the T20I squad. As South Africa women’s team tours England in the June-July period this year to play a solitary Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is.