The WPL permits a group to subject a fifth foreigner so long as she comes from an affiliate nation. Delhi Capitals made use of that provision within the just-concluded third version, handing the maintaining gloves to Sarah Bryce of Scotland. And Bryce grabbed that chance with each her gloves.
She took some vital catches and effected a number of spectacular stumpings, two of which occurred inside an area of six balls within the match towards UP Warriorz at Vadodara.
She was sensible, agile and actually fast to shock Deepti Sharma and Tahlia McGrath. She additionally scored a 10-ball 21 down the order in DC’s final ball victory towards Mumbai Indians.
And watching her do all that from the stands have been her dad and mom, James and Susan, who flew down from Edinburgh.
Proud dad and mom: Susan and James Bryce flew down from Edinburgh to observe their daughter in motion within the WPL. | Photo: P.Ok. Ajith Kumar
“We decided to come to India to watch the WPL as soon as she was selected by Delhi Capitals,” stated James, a former college lecturer in plant science. “It was great that we could watch her play and do well.”
They had each come to India final yr too, as their elder daughter Kathryn Bryce had performed for Gujarat Giants.
“It is really a nice thing that the associate players are getting an opportunity at the WPL,” stated the proud mom Susan, a retired geriatrics physician on the NHS within the UK.
“And Tara Norris (of the United States) also did well when she got a chance in the first WPL, didn’t she? My daughters playing at the WPL is a big inspiration for all the girls playing cricket back home in Scotland.”
Women’s cricket is getting higher in Scotland, stated Susan. The sisters had performed on the current T20 World Cup within the UAE.
“Scotland qualifying for the World Cup was a really big step up for them,” she stated. “It was a tremendous experience for them, really. They have both had very good 12 months. They won the Charlotte Edwards Cup and played in the WBBL, too.”
In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, Kathryn was the player-of-the-final, top-scoring with 62 for The Blaze towards South East Stars, whereas Sarah made 52 not out.
Published – March 16, 2025 10:48 pm IST
