Women's Cricket World Cup: Dane van Niekerk ruled out by freak injury
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Dane van Niekerk led South Africa to the semi-finals of the 2017 World Cup
South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk has been ruled out of the Women's World Cup after slipping on a wet floor at home and breaking her ankle.
The 28-year-old all-rounder is expected to be sidelined for up to 12 weeks.
The World Cup, which is being held in New Zealand, begins on 4 March with South Africa's first match against Bangladesh taking place a day later.
Van Niekerk averages 36 with the bat and 19 with the ball in 107 one-day internationals.