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Under 13s ~ Sthalekar Team Report By Paul and Chrissy
In a season where cricket games were cancelled due to COVID, extreme heat and rain, rain, so much rain, the U13s Sthalekar still managed to shine brightly through it all.
The girls were a combination of first time players and experienced hands, who clicked so well from the outset that, by the second training session you would struggle to know who was new or “old”. This strong bond was noticeable not only by the enthusiasm and enjoyment they shared at training but the support for each other during games (and the traditional head rubbing for each wicket taken!).
The fine team spirit soon translated into success on the field with bad weather not able to slow down the girl’s momentum into a well-deserved Grand Final.
Good cricketers and a great group of girls, it was a pleasure to watch the Sthalekars play a wonderful season.
Thanks Paul
What a season of cricket did my West Pennant Hills under 13 girls have!! Not only did they all improve throughout the season but they also made it to the grand final and finished as runners up. Some of these girls only started this year but they were already hitting boundaries and getting quick wickets. The other girls who have been there for a few seasons were also shining brighter than they had in the previous years. For example, they would act as leaders to the younger and less experienced girls. What impressed me most was the team effort!! Every girl supported each other no matter what the result was. A lot of the girls took the initiative to support the other player when they realised that they may have needed help at games and training.
Our games were not won by one person with everyone contributing to make it a team effort. This is what impressed me the most, the passion and support shown by each player for one another. Coaching would not have been easy without the support of these girls towards myself and the other coaches. They made our coaching season a lot easier. I must say, out of the four years that I have coached this team, this is one of the best years so far. I believe a lot of these girls can go far with their cricketing career and I wish them all the best for the future years to come. See you next season for more cricket!!”
Your coach,
Christina.
U13s Sthalekars Player Profiles
Anousheh Bloach – Every team needs a comedian and Anousheh was ours. After hitting the winning runs in her first game, Anousheh continued to provide enthusiasm and laughter all season.
Charu Rawat – Charu brought a big smile to every training session. She also brought her best game of the season to the Grand Final where she saw off the fastest bowlers in the comp, retired and came back to do it again.
Eloise Dubsky – Eloise had never picked up a cricket ball before the season started. By the end of it she had taken wickets, performed run outs and retired not out with the bat.
Isha Balaji – Isha is the “professional” of the Sthalekars team always working hard on her batting and bowling. It really paid off for Isha during a season where she took great steps with bat and ball and played a fine finals series.
Lauren Wilson – A late inclusion into the squad, Lauren quickly became an invaluable member of the team. Her powerful drives down the ground made team mates cheer and opponents duck for cover.
Lilly Hayhurst – Another wonderful all-round season from Lilly with her bowling as good as any in the comp. In one game she took 4 wickets so quickly that the scorers even asked her to slow down!
Mackenzie Ryle – A new starter Mackenzie grew into roles as a batter, bowler and even wicketkeeper during the season. Lightning in the field with a couple of run outs, her highlight was a wicket in her first Grand Final.
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