Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Alex Blackwell, Rachael Haynes extend stints with Sydney Thunder

Written by 
Published in Cricket
Tuesday, 27 August 2019 23:47

Sydney Thunder have re-signed Alex Blackwell and Rachael Haynes for the upcoming season of the Women's Big Bash League, with the latter named captain after Blackwell opted out. While Blackwell has signed a year's contract with the franchise, Haynes' deal extends to two years.

The extension means that 35-year-old Blackwell, who is also Thunder's all-time leading run-getter, will be playing a record-equalling 19th season of domestic cricket. She will join West Australian Lauren Ebsary as the longest-serving Australian domestic female player, since women's players went to a full season with the creation of the Women's National Cricket League in 1996-97.

"Continual improvement as a batter and team member is what I always look to achieve," Blackwell told cricket.com.au. "This season I will be juggling more responsibilities away from the playing field and I'm confident this will enhance my enjoyment of playing the game."

The other responsibilities Blackwell mentioned are to do with her position as director on the Cricket New South Wales board and her job as an associate genetics counsellor at Sydney Children's Hospital.

"It's a great foundation Alex and Jo [Broadbent, NSW Breakers mentor] created and I am looking forward to continuing that on," Haynes told AAP. "It's something I've done throughout my career and I'm comfortable in my ability to lead the team.

"Alex was really supportive about me taking over. We're really happy she has decided to go another year, her presence will be really good to have around the group."

Sydney Thunder will begin their campaign in the first-ever standalone WBBL with a derby clash against Sydney Sixers on October 18.

Read 508 times

Soccer

Amorim defends Højlund despite scoring woes

Amorim defends Højlund despite scoring woes

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsRuben Amorim has insisted that Rasmus Højlund is not solely to blam...

Weekend review: Real Madrid still in title race, plus much more

Weekend review: Real Madrid still in title race, plus much more

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThroughout the course of the weekend, the LaLiga title race went fr...

Lewandowski (hamstring) in doubt for UCL semis

Lewandowski (hamstring) in doubt for UCL semis

EmailPrintBarcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is a major doubt for the Copa del Rey final and the C...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Rockets' defense 'good enough,' but offense lags

Rockets' defense 'good enough,' but offense lags

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsHOUSTON -- Silence enveloped the Houston locker room shortly after...

Butler's poise helps Dubs win Game 1 out of '1997'

Butler's poise helps Dubs win Game 1 out of '1997'

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsHOUSTON -- Jimmy Butler sized up Alperen Sengun, milked the shot cl...

Baseball

O's give up 24 runs in 'embarrassing' loss to Reds

O's give up 24 runs in 'embarrassing' loss to Reds

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles began Sunday with right-hander C...

Padres' Arraez exits on stretcher after collision

Padres' Arraez exits on stretcher after collision

EmailPrintHOUSTON -- San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez was carted off after colliding w...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated