Motlhanka steps down as cricket captain after 11-year reign

The cricketer explained the decision was not an easy one and was something he had contemplated several times over the years, only to be persuaded to continue.

“I did not take the decision lightly, and it has been something that I have attempted to do many times over the 11 years, but I have always, somehow, been convinced to carry on. I'm sure we can agree that it is an unusually long time for someone to serve as an international captain,” Motlhanka said. The veteran cricket player added the timing was now right, particularly given the stage of his career and his commitments in the United Kingdom, which often keep him away from Botswana. “Looking at the phase of my career that I am in, I think it is the best way to get the most out of myself for what remains of my international career. I also had to consider that I spend a lot of time away from Botswana due to my commitments in the UK. It just felt like the right time,” he said.