Masabata Klaas

Masabata Marie Klaas (born 3 February 1991) is a South African cricketer who plays as a right-arm medium bowler. She made her debut for South Africa in 2010. Quotes To be honest, I think I keep things simple, I didn’t want to complicate my game because I think I have been performing well leading up to the World Cup. So whatever that I’ve been doing, I think I must keep on doing it. And most especially my consistency, I must keep on doing it going forward. I think the fact that we always come so close to the trophy, but so far we haven’t won it. I think that’s our motivation this season, getting our hands on it and bringing it home. Going to the World Cup, we have one goal, which is to bring back the trophy. So we want to do exactly that. For me, because I’m a senior player, I’m that one person who always gives out their advice. And because we have the young ones in our team that always come to us and ask for help, I think I want them to see me as that person who is always there for them in everything, even if it’s outside cricket. I think I must make sure that they see me as their role model as well, even though we play for the same country. Women’s cricket has grown. Even though maybe not where we want to be, but back then compared to now, I see a lot of improvement and a lot of positive things, especially now because women’s cricket gets to be televised so that everyone can watch. What I would like as well is getting more sponsors for women’s cricket The motherhood part, I think it changed me to become a better person because now everyone sees me as a mother And I'm always there for them, not only the young stars, but everyone, even the senior ones, and make sure that my door is always open for everyone who needs some help, especially when we are away. Because sometimes so much time is away from home. But in me being there around the young ones and everyone in the team, I think I played a major role in the team for being there and listening to them. And as well, if I have some things to say to them, they're always there for me. I play with my daughter. I think she's the one who makes me switch off from cricket. So she takes my mind away from cricket. So being around her, it has made me, I think, a better person. And now I know that when I move on, I need to switch off from my work, being a mom to her. Proteas’ Masabata Klaas: ‘We’ll keep it simple and bring home the Cricket World Cup trophy!’, September 2025, The Star by Michael Sherman External Links Category:1991 births Category:Cricketers from South Africa Category:Living people