Centurion Tazmin Brits limped off with cramp in their opening match against India last week, while wicket-keeper Karabo Meso also had to leave the field early against the hosts with a heat-related illness last week Friday. 

Speaking exclusively to South African Broadcasting Corporation Sport, Hoffman Kellerman says this is to be expected in the conditions. 

"Cramping and heat-associated illness in cricket is not something new. Think of the 2023 World Cup in India, with (Shubman) Gill, [Glenn] Maxwell, and even (Heinrich) Klassen struggling due to dehydration and the heat.

As preparation for this, we have implemented certain training day, pre-match day, and match day protocols that prepare the ladies as best possible from a hydration, electrolyte nutrition, and even a sleep perspective", said the physio.

She also confirmed that Brits’ cramping was due to the heat, as temperatures often go as high as 39 degrees Celsius with humidity levels rising to 80%. 

--SABC--