Eleanor Threlkeld excited to play cricket professionally

“It’s always been the dream to play cricket professionally,” the Lancashire wicketkeeper-batter, who represented Thunder in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint (RHF) Trophy, was quoted as saying by liverpoolecho.co.uk.

“We’ve got the opportunity to do that without having to be part of the England set-up. In the past, it might have been the first thing they cut, so it’s really good that they’ve stuck with that decision and we’re getting that opportunity.”

Threlkeld didn’t set the stage alight in the RHF Trophy scoring just 114 runs in the six 50-over matches with a best of 52. She had effected five dismissals as a wicket-keeper, joint third in the competition.

“I was a bit disappointed with the amount of runs I scored, but my keeping was pretty good,” said Threlkeld.

Thunder finished third in the north group and couldn’t advance to the semi-finals, having lost four of the six matches they played.

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“It was good to get the squad together for the first time,” said the 22 year old.

“We probably hadn’t been expecting to play that amount of cricket. From a results point of view, it was disappointing - but at the same time, with such a young squad, there was plenty of potential and talent on show.”

“I think we’re all really excited for the next couple of years, to spend some time together and get better as a team.”

Thunder were led by Alex Hartley, who finished with 11 wickets in the competition. Threlkeld, who was one of the senior members of the squad, called her to be one of the best people to have in charge.

“She’s a belter. With the group of players we’ve got, her experience has helped a lot - and as a person she’s really approachable and one of the best people you could have in charge.”

“She brings a lot of fun, as well as knowledge,” concluded Threlkeld.