Batter Babette de Leede has left Western Province Women ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season in South Africa.
De Leede has moved to Boland Women.
“Thank you for your contributions to the girls in blue, Babette,” read a brief statement from the Western Province Cricket Association.
Earlier this month, all-rounder Sarah Barber joined North West Women from Lions Women.
“A heartfelt farewell to our spirited seamer, Sarah Barber, as she takes the next step in her cricket journey with North West,” read a statement from Lions Women.
“Your energy, passion and grit will be deeply missed in the pride. Thank you for every delivery, every smile and every moment in the Lions colours. Go shine, Sarah – once a Lioness, always a Lioness.”
Sarah Barber.
Seamer Samantha Schutte has joined Titans Women from Lions Women.
“A big Lions roar of love and appreciation to seamer Samantha Schutte as she heads off to the Titans,” added Lions Women.
“Your dedication, fire and team spirit lit up the Lions family, and were so proud of your journey. Thank you for every spell and smile. Keep flying, keep fighting.”
Samantha Schutte.
Meanwhile, South Western Districts Women have appointed new head coach Wynand de Ridder.
De Ridder has succeeded former SWD Women head coach Martelize van der Merwe.
“This appointment is recognition for the professional work ethic and dedication that Wynand has shown towards SWD and must be an inspiration for local coaches to advance via the pathway,” said SWD Cricket president Micheal Eksteen.
“Martelize coached our women’s team in exciting and challenging times and her contributions during the past three season will be recorded as one of the success stories in the advancement of women’s cricket in our annals.”
