Funny that, because the 10-year-old aspiring all-rounder was part of the Anthem Girls (and a few boys) who have been enjoying some time off school to watch the Women’s World Cup matches in Dunedin.
Yesterday, it was England and the West Indies providing the action.
It is an ICC programme designed to help promote the game and inspire the next generation of players.
Otago Cricket Association community development officer Sophie Gray said that their role was to support the singing of the national anthems and to have a
hit-around during innings breaks.
Perhaps the only benefit of a global pandemic is that it does provide an opportunity to hide behind a mask when you do not know the words to those anthems.
No-one can see your lips not moving.
The Wakari Primary School pupil plays Girls Smash and one guess who her favourite player is.
"Suzie Bates."
Good choice.
The veteran Otago right-hander led the White Ferns to a nine-wicket win against Bangladesh in Dunedin on Monday.
Renee watched from the sidelines and was no doubt lost for words at the skills on display.
