Kass Naidoo: Andhra Girl Shines as South Africa's First Female Cricket Commentator

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News18•19-01-2026, 12:00
Kass Naidoo: Andhra Girl Shines as South Africa's First Female Cricket Commentator
- •Kass Naidoo, known as South Africa's first female cricket commentator, has roots in Anakapalli and Yelamanchili, Andhra Pradesh.
- •Inspired by West Indies commentator Donna Symmonds at age 14, Kass pursued a career in cricket commentary, overcoming limited opportunities for women.
- •She made her international debut in 2006 and honed her skills under mentors like Harsha Bhogle.
- •Kass and her husband launched 'gsport4girls' to promote women's participation in sports, supporting thousands of female athletes.
- •She fulfilled a long-cherished dream by commentating at the recent Cricket World Cup in India, visiting her ancestral land, Visakhapatnam.
Why It Matters: Kass Naidoo, a Telugu girl from South Africa, broke barriers to become a leading female cricket commentator.
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