New Zealand announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2022 which is set to begin on February 10 in South Africa, wicket keeper batter Bezuidenhout will make her international comeback after a gap of two years.
Head coach Ben Sawyer believes that Bezuidenhout’s inclusion in the squad would prove to be a huge plus, and she will add a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.
“For the past seven or eight months we’ve been looking to establish a brand of cricket which we believe spectators will enjoy and, at the same time, gives us the best possible chance of success in major tournaments. With both the bat in hand and her work behind the stumps, we believe that Bernie will contribute positively to that style of play,” Sawyer was quoted as saying by NZC.
“Bernie has already shown this season what she can do with both bat and gloves, and we think that her previous international experience will stand her in good stead in this World Cup. She has gone on quite a journey to return to cricket this season and we’re really looking forward to welcoming her back into the WHITE FERNS environment,” he added.
New Zealand Women’s Squad for T20 World Cup:
Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jensen, Fran Jonas, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
