American quick bowler Tara Norris, the one participant from an affiliate nation within the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL), is wanting ahead to choosing the brains of the most effective within the business within the T20 occasion to be held later this month in Mumbai.
Norris, who has taken 4 wickets in 5 T20Is, was acquired by the Delhi Capitals for Rs 10 lakh in final month’s WPL public sale.
“There are quite a few world-class players and luckily I’ll get to train with some of them and hopefully play against a few of them. I am looking to learn and embrace as much as I can,” she mentioned in a press release issued by her franchise.
“Also, I have never been to India before. I will have to learn about the conditions and the climate here.” Norris mentioned she needs to make affiliate nations proud together with her performances in WPL.
“I definitely want to do all the associate nations proud. I have a voice for those players. A lot of girls struggle with funding and facilities. I want to raise awareness for the associates and hopefully next year, more players will be involved.
“I was really surprised and honoured to be picked not only as a USA cricketer but as a representative of the Associate Nations as well,” she mentioned.
The WPL is scheduled to be held from March 4 to 26.
Delhi Capitals will open their marketing campaign in opposition to Royal Challengers Bangalore on the Brabourne Stadium on March 5.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com