Katherine Brunt: British fast pitcher wins Commonwealth gold and is ready to do ‘whatever it takes’ | News about cricket
Katherine Brunt hit four 15 goals – winning her 100th T20 international in the process – as England beat South Africa by six goals in their series opener; Watch T20I Monday, live on Sky Sports Cricket on Saturday. Coverage begins at 2pm, with the first ball at 2:30pm.
Last updated: 7/22/22 12:00 am
Katherine Brunt claims her 100th racket in T20 international cricket for England in their opening win over South Africa
Katherine Brunt was delighted to return to England’s T20 team on Thursday night, finishing with a career best score of 4-15, and admits she’s ready to hit her breakout point in pursuit of a gold medal at the University upcoming Commonwealth Games.
The 37-year-old was named man of the match in just her second international appearance of the summer as the hosts beat South Africa with six goals in the opening T20 match of the series.
England ended the multi-format series with an idle game, leading 10-2 with only four points left on offer, but focus has been on the Birmingham Olympics, which will take place on the 29th. July and will see women’s cricket take center stage. stage in Edgbaston.
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“I don’t think anyone has stopped thinking about the Commonwealth Games since we were first told that we would be participating,” Brunt said.
“It sounds corny, but growing up watching people take part in the Olympics – I know it’s not the Olympics, but it feels like the Olympics – with the medals and the people on the podium, I just admire those people and think they’re divine.”
“Being close to those people and feeling a part of what they’re doing, who they are, it’s been my dream and I never thought it would happen. It’s quite strange and I’m grateful. at his age. stay here and be a part of it.”
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Katherine Brunt says she’s confident she can still perform for England after hitting four goals in a dominant win over South Africa.
Brunt took a break earlier this summer to focus on whiteball cricket but played only one over 50 match in the recent series against South Africa. list.
If Heather Knight’s team wins a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, they will play eight T20 ties over the next two and a half weeks, but Brunt is up for the challenge.
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She added: “I am willing to do whatever it takes to play all eight of those games.
“I will give everything I have to every game, I certainly won’t hold back, and I will always remember the gold medal… it will take a lot for me not to be there.”
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Katherine Brunt claimed her 100th T20 international baton when Sune Luus crept inside a tree stump and fell over a duck.
Her first two goals for Brunt at Chelmsford helped her reach 100 T20 international goals for England and she finished with another double in the deathmatch to claim her first four goals in the format.
Sophia Dunkley then missed a half-century teenager -59 with 39 balls – in her first game at the top, before captain Knight finished the procedure with 24 balls that didn’t come out. to send her team home with five spare balls.
“I was stuck on 99 ODI sockets for quite some time and it was a bit of a problem. I was hoping and praying it wouldn’t happen again,” Brunt revealed.
“It’s a big milestone for me. I feel like I can’t retire until I get these two trophies, no way, so I’m really happy to be a part of the club. set it and get over it.
“Sophia is amazing, isn’t she, and I just love her little by little. She’ll get better, won’t she?
“Some people might have doubted her from the start, but she’s gotten better and better with each format. It’s been amazing to watch today.”
Watch the second T20 international between England and South Africa, live on Sky Sports Cricket on Saturday. Coverage begins at 2pm, with the first ball at 2:30pm.
