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Lily, Molly and Anisha: the saviours of Ambridge cricket?
hasn't yet given up hope of recruiting women to the cricket team. The future of Ambridge cricket rests on your shoulders, ladies!
Their performances didn't overly impress Harrison. So, as he prepares for the EGM, here are some handy cards to help him pinpoint the strengths and weigh up the weaknesses of his new recruits.
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Previous experience:
Very little to none - she may have had a go while at the Cathedral School
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Natural talent:
Quick-witted – she could be great at keeping up team morale
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Strength:
Diligent pupil - a high achiever who throws herself into everything she does
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Weakness:
Scared of the ball - a cause for concern but may be overcome with more practise
DID YOU KNOW?
Lily was the first to be born out of her and her twin brother, , and from an early age she proved to be the dominant twin.
MOLLY BUTTON
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Previous experience:
Seems accustomed to softball - something to build on
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Natural talent:
Dangerous hard hitter - she nearly took head off at nets!
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Strength:
Aggressive bowler - keen to take a wicket every time she bowls
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Weaknesses:
Finds the word "wicket" hilarious, seems immune to coaching - could get tiresome!
DID YOU KNOW?
Other children nicknamed Molly ‘Button Mushroom’ and the teasing made her very uncooperative.
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Previous experience:
Had coaching from relatives - a good grounding in cricket from her Dad and Uncle
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Natural talent:
Off-spin bowling – she can bowl a doosra
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Strength:
Very determined - also seen in her negotiation of a partnership with
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Weakness:
Poor batting - not too much of a problem in light of her bowling talent
DID YOU KNOW?
Anisha follows in the footsteps of her grandmother by living in a house with a dark history. Jayakodys are not easily spooked!
