The Perth Scorchers have named the new captain for the upcoming 12th season of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). Beth Mooney, star batsman, will be the captain of the team. Sophie Devine will continue to lead the side but not as captain anymore.
Speaking about her appointment as the captain of the Perth Scorchers, Beth Mooney expressed her happiness and said that it was a proud moment for her. She paid a lot of compliments to Sophie Devine. She said that Sophie Devine has provided the best leadership for six years now and will continue to seek advice from her.
Beth Mooney said that the team has many talented players and everyone will be very eager to clinch the title this season. The team made it to the finals last season but could not win it. So, this season, the team will try its best to win the trophy.
Perth Scorchers' head coach Becky Grundy also lauded Mooney. She said that Mooney is an experienced cricketer at the international level. Her commitment and dedication to the team make her the best candidate for the job.
The coach also praised Sophie Devine's contribution. She said that Devine played a key role in the team's first WBBL title. Now the team's goal is to win its second WBBL title under Beth Mooney's leadership.
Beth Mooney has performed exceptionally well in the WBBL. In 154 innings of 155 matches, she has scored 5600 runs at a strike rate of 126.29, which includes 4 centuries. She has also scored a total of 3,024 runs in 80 matches for Perth Scorchers.
Sophie Devine also has a good experience of Women's Big Bash League. In this league, Sophie Devine has scored a total of 4195 runs in 143 matches at a strike rate of 126.85, which includes 4 centuries and 22 half-centuries. In bowling, she has taken a total of 124 wickets in 124 innings. Her best bowling in the league is 5 wickets for 41 runs.
The Perth Scorchers have named the new captain for the upcoming 12th season of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). Beth Mooney, star batsman, will be the captain of the team. Sophie Devine will continue to lead the side but not as captain anymore.
Speaking about her appointment as the captain of the Perth Scorchers, Beth Mooney expressed her happiness and said that it was a proud moment for her. She paid a lot of compliments to Sophie Devine. She said that Sophie Devine has provided the best leadership for six years now and will continue to seek advice from her.
Beth Mooney said that the team has many talented players and everyone will be very eager to clinch the title this season. The team made it to the finals last season but could not win it. So, this season, the team will try its best to win the trophy.
Perth Scorchers' head coach Becky Grundy also lauded Mooney. She said that Mooney is an experienced cricketer at the international level. Her commitment and dedication to the team make her the best candidate for the job.
The coach also praised Sophie Devine's contribution. She said that Devine played a key role in the team's first WBBL title. Now the team's goal is to win its second WBBL title under Beth Mooney's leadership.
Beth Mooney has performed exceptionally well in the WBBL. In 154 innings of 155 matches, she has scored 5600 runs at a strike rate of 126.29, which includes 4 centuries. She has also scored a total of 3,024 runs in 80 matches for Perth Scorchers.
Sophie Devine also has a good experience of Women's Big Bash League. In this league, Sophie Devine has scored a total of 4195 runs in 143 matches at a strike rate of 126.85, which includes 4 centuries and 22 half-centuries. In bowling, she has taken a total of 124 wickets in 124 innings. Her best bowling in the league is 5 wickets for 41 runs.