Tazmin Brits is a South African athlete and cricketer born on January 8, 1991, in Klerksdorp, North West Province.
2. What is her background in athletics?
Before becoming a cricketer, Tazmin Brits was a successful javelin thrower. She won gold in the javelin throw at the 2007 World Youth Championships in Athletics.
3. What happened to her after the 2007 World Youth Championships?
After her success in athletics, Brits was involved in a road accident that left her hospitalized for two months. This incident temporarily halted her athletic career.
4. When did she make her international cricket debut?
Tazmin Brits made her international cricket debut for the South Africa women's cricket team in May 2018, during a WT20I series against Bangladesh.
5. What notable achievements has she had in her cricket career?
Brits has been recognized for her contributions to South African cricket. She was named the CSA Women's Provincial Cricketer of the Year in July 2020 and received her first central contract from Cricket South Africa in May 2022.
6. Has she played in any major international tournaments?
Yes, Tazmin Brits has played in several major international tournaments. She was part of the South African team for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand and the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
7. What is her batting style?
Tazmin Brits is a right-handed batter and occasional wicketkeeper. She has been known to open the batting for her team.
8. How many matches has she played across different formats?
As of recent updates, Tazmin Brits has played 28 WODIs, 57 WT20Is, and 1 WTest match.
9. What are some of her notable records in cricket?
Brits has achieved several notable records in her cricket career. She has scored 758 runs in WODIs at an average of 27.07, with two half-centuries and one century.
10. Is she currently part of any ongoing tournaments?
Yes, Tazmin Brits is currently part of the South African squad for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
11. What personal challenges has she faced recently?
Tazmin Brits has faced personal challenges, including her mother being diagnosed with breast cancer weeks before the 2024 T20 World Cup. Despite these challenges, Brits remains committed to her cricket career.
