Women's World Twenty20: South Africa forced to make two changes

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The International Cricket Council ruled that all of Ntozakhe's deliveries exceeded the 15-degree limit for arm extension, and she must now remodel her aciton

ICC Women's World Twenty20

Venues: Guyana, St Lucia, Antigua Dates: 9-24 November

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South Africa have been forced into two late changes to their squad for the ICC Women's World Twenty20.

Saarah Smith, 19, fractured a finger in practice, while fellow off-spinner Raisibe Ntozakhe, 21, was recently suspended from bowling in international cricket, external for having an illegal action.

Their places go to experienced left-arm seamer Moseline Daniels, 28, and off-spinner Yolani Fourie, 29.

The World T20 begins in the West Indies next Friday, 9 November.

South Africa, who reached the semi-finals in 2014, are in Group A alongside hosts West Indies, England, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

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