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Women’s team vies for T20 World Cup slot

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Botswana women's cricket team recently went for training camp in Karnataka, India, organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) with support from the Indian High Commission PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO.

Botswana women's cricket team is gearing up for a crucial competition in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) T20 World Cup Africa qualifiers at the Entebbe Cricket Oval, Uganda, from December 7-18.

This event is a significant step in the qualification process for the 2024 T20 World Cup. Sumod Damodar, the vice chairperson of the Botswana Cricket Association (BCA), shared insights with MmegiSport about the team's preparations.

Damodar highlighted the team's recent training camp in Karnataka, India, organised by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) with support from the Indian High Commission. This marked the team's first international travel outside Africa, aiming to gain valuable experience.

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Women’s team vies for T20 World Cup slot

Botswana women's cricket team is gearing up for a crucial competition in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) T20 World Cup Africa qualifiers at the Entebbe Cricket Oval, Uganda, from December 7-18.