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Mignon du Preez: Everybody's champion

I’ve watched that video hundreds of times in the last few days. Every time, I’ve smiled. I’ve felt goosebumps when they talk about her. I’ve marvelled at THAT ridiculous catch . I’ve felt excitement when they show clips of her batting. I’ve fought back tears when she says, “I try and let my light shine so that others can see” … And each time the video ends, I’ve been left feeling hollow, like my heart is literally dropping; and therefore, I play it all over again. On repeat. "If you have anything going on in your life, have any problems, or just want to have a chat, she is always the person to go to." Get to know Mignon du Preez, a "mother figure" in the South African team 📽️ https://t.co/fl3TFR4KBT — ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) March 23, 2022 Retirement is inevitable. Sometimes you see the announcement coming from miles away, and other times, it takes you by surprise; sucks the wind out of your sails, almost. Mignon du Preez’s announcement was cle