New Delhi: South Africa arrive into the Women’s ODI World Cup following a year of mixed results and a new head coach in Mandla Mashimbyi. With a majority of players who played influential roles in South Africa entering the last two Women’s T20 World Cups finals, there is quiet optimism within the camp to put their best foot forward in the upcoming marquee event.

In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Dinesha Devnarain, the former South Africa cricketer and current U19 women’s head coach, shares her insights on the team’s prospects in the World Cup, the evolving Wolvaardt-Brits partnership, adapting to little-known venues, spin bowling make-up and more. Excerpts: –

Q. Do you believe South Africa have the depth to be considered as genuine title contenders?

A. I do think South Africa has

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