Overview
- Thanja Vuur, posting from @cape_town_cricket_queen, criticized the absence of South African cricket legends, officials and fans at the World Cup final in Navi Mumbai.
- She contrasted South Africa’s low-profile turnout with Indian crowds and former stars such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma, VVS Laxman and Sunil Gavaskar who attended.
- India defeated South Africa by 52 runs at DY Patil Stadium to secure a first Women’s World Cup title, setting the scene for Vuur’s remarks.
- Vuur said she was disappointed that not even the Sports Minister was present, asking what message that sent to the players.
- Her video is driving a public debate in South Africa over the value placed on women’s cricket, with no public rebuttal from Cricket South Africa or the Sports Ministry reported.