South Africa women's team skipper Mignon du Preez has stepped down from the post in all formats in order to focus on her batting.

Reflecting on her decision, the 27-year-old admitted that she took this extremely difficult decision for her personal as well as the benefit of the team.

She was quoted as saying -  

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Stepping down from the captaincy role will give me an opportunity to work on my own game, which has taken a downturn in the last couple of seasons. I believe I can make a better contribution by putting runs on the board, and offering support and advice to the next captain.

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Leg-spinner Dane van Niekerk, who played 56 ODIs, 57 T20Is and a Test match for the country, will succeed Du Preez across all formats. 

Du Preez had led South Africa in 46 ODIs, 50 T20Is and a Test match in her span of four years as a captain.