Improving Tuskers women building towards Division 1 dream

Women’s cricket is steadily rising in KwaZulu-Natal Inland, with the Moothee Ram Tuskers women’s side emerging as one of the region’s most exciting success stories. Central to that growth is a deliberate investment in the women’s game — a sector the union believes holds enormous potential. The Tuskers women’s team is beginning to reap the rewards of that investment.

Competing in Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) Women’s League, the side has shown steady improvement and growing confidence throughout the season. At the helm is Level 3 coach Adele van Eck, a respected figure in local cricket who is also part of the South African Under-19 girls’ national coaching set-up. Her dual role has brought both credibility and high-performance insight to the Tuskers camp.

KZN Inland Cricket CEO Jason Sathiaseelan said Van Eck has been instrumental in shaping the team’s upward trajectory. “She’s employed as one of our coaches and is also part of the SA U19 girls’ coaching staff. She adds immense value to the Tuskers women’s team,” explained Sathiaseelan.

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On the field, the results are beginning to reflect that structure. The team has recorded a win and a loss in recent outings, but according to Sathiaseelan, the broader picture is one of consistent growth.“The team is improving all the time — the future looks bright,” he said. The formation of the women’s side was initially aligned with CSA’s mandate requiring unions to field a women’s team. However, Sathiaseelan said the objective extends far beyond compliance.

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