Fraser ecstatic about Windies Women’s T20 WC call-up
By Brandon Corlette
A West Indies call-up is always special, but a call to feature in a global showpiece such as the Women’s T20 World Cup is beyond special.
Promising Guyana female cricketer Cherry-Ann Fraser, in an interview with Guyana Times Sport, has described her call-up to the West Indies Women’s World T20 squad as ecstatic.
Flashback: Fraser in Guyana colors in the Regional tournament
“I am ecstatic to know that this is my first official call-up to the West Indies squad, and for it to be the World Cup is something definitely special”, Fraser disclosed.
This right-arm fast bowler, who has shown signs of her all-round capability for both Guyana senior and junior female teams, had featured in the West Indies squad against India Women in the Caribbean, but was unfortunate not to play a match. However, she had featured in West Indies Women’s training camps, where she took her game to a higher level.
Asked how helpful those training camps were, Fraser had this to say: “The experience was good. It was all hard work, that I was willing to put in, and I was always learning and trying new things there.”
Fraser in action during West Indies net session
Having departed the Caribbean in the past week, West Indies Women will begin their World Cup campaign on February 22, and will be hoping to play good cricket in order to feature in the March 8 final at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Fraser, who will celebrate her 21st birthday in July, has said she would be aiming to take things one step at a time, and play good cricket.
“I will be looking to do my best, and make the most of any opportunity given,” she has revealed.
Cherry-Ann Fraser (Brandon Corlette photos)
Cherry-Ann Fraser has expressed gratitude to all those (friends and family members) who played a role in her successful journey thus far.
“I must thank the Almighty for blessing me with the strength and patience to get up every day to do what I have to do. I want to also thank coach Orin Bailey; he’s been working with me for a while now, and has always been encouraging me: pushing me to my limits, and always trying to get the best out of me”.
Head of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Women’s and Girls’ Selection Panel, Ann Browne-John, explained that the introduction of this young fast bowler Fraser is ideal for the Australian pitches, which are generally fast, with some bounce. Given that she has got an opportunity this time around, Fraser will be aiming to capitalize on the Australian conditions.
