Erin Fazackerley
Erin Grace Fazackerley (born 3 July 1998) is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Hobart Hurricanes, Tasmania and Melbourne Renegades as an all-rounder with a primary focus on fast bowling.[1] She joined the Hurricanes squad during WBBL|02 (2016–2017), and the Tigers squad the following season.[2]
![]() Fazackerley hits out for the Hobart Hurricanes | |
Personal information | |
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Full name | Erin Grace Fazackerley |
Born | 3 July 1998 |
Batting | Right-handed |
Bowling | Right-arm fast |
Role | All-rounder |
Domestic team information | |
Years | Team |
2016/17–2019/20 | Hobart Hurricanes |
2017/18–2019/20 | Tasmania |
2020/21 | Melbourne Renegades |
Source: Cricinfo, 10 August 2018 |
Fazackerley is more than 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall and very athletic. Her ability to bounce the ball while bowling is a major asset. She has also played tennis and netball at a high level, and tried soccer as a child, but ended up specialising in cricket as she really loved the game and it gave her better opportunities.[3]
In November 2017, Fazackerley played for a Governor-General's XI in a one-off T20 tour match against England.[4] Her two wickets for 13 runs was the best performance by the Governor-General's bowlers.[5]
Fazackerley's aunt, Kim Fazackerley, was the first Tasmanian woman to represent Australia in cricket. She played three Tests and nine ODIs between 1992 and 1996, before Fazackerley was born, and in recent years has done some bowling training with her.[3]
In November 2018, she was named in the Hobart Hurricanes' squad for the 2018–19 Women's Big Bash League season.[6][7]
References
- Fair, Alex (17 September 2017). "Hobart Hurricanes lock in first signings for WBBL03". The Examiner. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- "Erin Fazackerley". Cricket Tasmania. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- Jolly, Laura (9 August 2018). "Fazackerley poised for big impact". Cricket.com.au. Cricket Australia. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- Hill, Jeremy (7 November 2017). "Fazackerley excited by unexpected opportunity". Cricket Tasmania website. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- "Women's Ashes 2017: Sarah Taylor scores 93 in clinical England T20 victory". BBC Sport. 15 November 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- "WBBL04: All you need to know guide". Cricket Australia. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- "The full squads for the WBBL". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
External links
Media related to Erin Fazackerley at Wikimedia Commons