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From online abuse, alcoholism to playing in World Cup final: The Sinalo Jafta story

Sober now, Sinalo Jafta had descended into alcoholism after being bombarded with social media vitriol, "sending me over the edge" and prompting her to contemplate retirement from cricket at 27

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Sinalo Jafta (Pic Courtesy: AP)

Sinalo Jafta (Pic Courtesy: AP)

Sober now, Sinalo Jafta had descended into alcoholism after being bombarded with social media vitriol, "sending me over the edge" and prompting her to contemplate retirement from cricket at 27.

Then began the revival, the high point of which has been playing a part in South Africa's march into the final of the Women's T20 World Cup. This is four months after she had checked into rehab for alcohol abuse.

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