Western Crash skipper Erica Kershaw upbeat about defending CDC Bash T20 women's title

“The competition is really strong and there is plenty of young talent across the board. It is a good opportunity for players to push their credentials.” In addition to last season, the organisers have come up with an extended version of the event with a further 22 teams and 260-plus players getting to prove their mettle across various age category events in both male and female.

The U12-13, U14-15, U17-19 boys, female pathway cricketers and senior men will join the original senior women and U-16 boys from last year’s competition. The four franchises to take part in are the Northern Frenzy, Southern Pride, Western Crash and Eastern Fever.

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With COVID-19 taking away a fair bit of time this year, Pride captain Katie Mack is happy to get some cricket this season. “I am really excited. Five months ago if someone told me we would be playing I wouldn't have believed them,” she said. “I am really stoked that we can get out and play, it provides plenty of opportunity for the younger members as well to get out there and prove their potential.”

Victorian Rebecca Carter, who has joined Northern Frenzy is eyeing to play some good cricket with a debut for ACT Meteors in sight. “It has been a bit of a disrupted pre-season and I didn't even think we would be playing cricket this year, to be honest,” Carter said. “I am just looking to play some solid cricket anywhere I can. Hopefully, I can make my (Meteors) debut and I want to earn the respect from my teammates.”