One of the stars of the 2017 World Cup, nobody scored more runs than the Kent batsman. Her 2019, however, was less consistent than the years that have come before
Born: March 11, 1991
Role: Right-hand bat, wicketkeeper
The England star began her cricketing life at Sandwich Town, playing under the tutelage of her father, Kevin.
She would soon move on to represent Kent, where she has remained since. During her time at the county’s academy in 2009, she recorded her maiden first-class hundred – then as a wicketkeeper-batsman.
However, as she struggled to cope with the duel roles early in her international career, she put away the gloves to focus on her work with the bat.
It was Mark Robinson who brought the best out of the 29-year-old when he took over as England coach, selecting her to open the batting in the 2016 World T20 as he looked to reinvigorate the side.
After Charlotte Edwards’ retirement soon afterwards, the side was effectively built around her talent at the top of the order.
Voted as the player of the 2017 World Cup, nobody scored more runs than the Kent batsman – her 275-run stand with Sarah Taylor is the highest partnership in women’s World Cup history.
Her 2019, however, has been less consistent than those that have come before.
There was an Ashes century against Australia during the ODI series and a further ton in Malaysia as England faced Pakistan, but as of January 28, 2020 she was without a fifty in T20I cricket since March 2019 – an unusually quiet time for one of the world’s finest players.
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