Cricket has become a huge part of my life, not just through playing, but through the many different roles that make the game what it is. I’m involved as a player, coach and umpire, but what I care about most is creating opportunities for others to experience cricket for the first time.
One of the things I value most about the sport is the variety of ways people can get involved, whether that’s playing, officiating, scoring, volunteering or simply being part of the environment.
I first got involved through the Wicketz programme in Southampton, where I was the first female participant. That community cricket experience gave me a real sense of belonging and played a huge role in getting me involved.
Now, alongside my university studies, I take on a range of roles across cricket. I coach on the Wicketz programme, support girls’ cricket through MCC Foundation hubs, and contribute to national programmes through Chance to Shine and the Youth Sport Trust as part of their youth advisory boards. I am also a Youth Ambassador for the Lord’s Taverners, supporting initiatives that use cricket to positively impact young people.
What I’m most proud of is being able to give back to the same spaces that gave me my start. Whether that’s coaching sessions, starting a women’s team at college, or supporting national programmes, I’ve seen first-hand how cricket can build confidence, create opportunities, and bring people together. That’s what is important to me, making sure more people, especially girls, feel like cricket is a space for them.
Cricket has given me so much, and I’m passionate about helping others experience that same sense of belonging and opportunity.
To any women and girls thinking about getting involved, just give it a go, there’s a place for you in cricket.