Sydney Sixers sign Angelina Genford for WBBL 08

Ange Genford played for NSW Breakers (PC: Twitter)

Sydney Sixers have announced the signing of teenager Angelina Genford for the upcoming season of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). Genford made his WBBL debut last season for the Hobart Hurricanes, playing just one game against the Adelaide Strikers.

The 19-year-old was out for dinner with her mates in Darwin when she was informed about being approached by Sixers List Manager and former Australian legend Lisa Sthalekar.

"It really came out of the blue. I didn’t have a WBBL contract so the call came at a good time. I’m pretty excited. The Sixers are such a well-known club with some big names that I am really looking forward to playing with."

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Last week, the Sixers announced the signing of Australia's leading all-rounder Ellyse Perry, who is making a comeback after a long injury layoff. Apart from Perry, the Sixers squad includes the likes of Nicole Bolton, Ash Gardner, and Alyssa Healy. 

They are being coached by former England captain Charlotte Edwards, also serving as the head coach of Southern Brave in the Women's Hundred competition. 

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