Recently, seeing the career of Alyssa Healy being celebrated reminded me of another wicketkeeper who left a huge impression on me growing up: Sarah Taylor.

#Part 3  of The Spotlight Series 09.09.2024 When I think of Marizanne Kapp, I don’t just see a cricketer—I see raw passion and fierce energy in its purest form. You can’t miss the fire in her eyes, that unshakeable determination she brings every time she steps onto the field. Some players have the skill, others have the heart, but Kapp has both. She’s the kind of player who gives you everything, every single time. You feel her presence—her intensity—whether she’s bowling that

Jokes aside, Ellyse Perry, if you ever stumble upon this article, please know you are an inspiration to me and countless other cricket lovers worldwide. Thank you for choosing cricket and I’ll do my best not to totally geek out if I ever have the honour of meeting you.