Mashimbyi’s first assignment will be the three-match home ODI series against England, which begins in Kimberley on December 4. That series will be followed by a one-off Test in Bloemfontein from December 15 to 18. England are currently leading 2-0 in the T20I leg of their tour, with the third and final match of that series to be played at Centurion on Saturday.
Mashimbyi, a fast bowler who played 48 first-class games, 49 List A games and one T20 in a South African domestic career that stretched from 2003 to 2010, has extensive coaching experience, particularly with the highly successful Titans franchise. He has also enjoyed stints as bowling coach and assistant coach with South Africa Men, and was recently fast-bowling coach at Paarl Royals in the SA20.
“It is with a profound sense of honour and humility that I accept the appointment as the Proteas Women’s Coach,” Mashimbyi said. “I am fully cognizant of the significant responsibilities and expectations associated with this esteemed position.
“I am profoundly grateful for the exceptional opportunity bestowed upon me by Titans Cricket throughout my tenure as a coach. Their unwavering support and unwavering backing over the past eleven years have been instrumental in my professional growth and development.
“At this juncture, I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity to contribute my expertise and knowledge to the Proteas Women continued success and to elevate their standing as a formidable force in world cricket.”
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