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Alana King set to stay with Scorchers until WBBL 10; McGrath to continue leading Strikers

image-l97w2k9kAlana King joined Scorchers last year (Source: Twitter)

Australian spinner Alana King has extended her stay in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) until 2024 after signing a two-year deal with the Perth Scorchers. King during her first season with the Scorchers last year, snapped 16 wickets at a miser economy of 5.84, which helped her side lift the WBBL 07 title.

Overall she has made 82 WBBL appearances and picked up 70 wickets at an impressive strike rate of 20.76.

The left-spinner made her WBBL debut with the Melbourne Stars in the inaugural season. King, 22, made her Australian debut in January this year and has since won a World Cup, Women's Ashes, and a Commonwealth Gold Medal for her side.

In a statement, King expressed delight with this extended association

“I’m absolutely pumped – I love playing for the Scorchers. We obviously won it during my first year so hopefully that’s an omen for a few more wins in the years to come.

"Personally, I just want to take as many wickets as I can for the Scorchers and help us win a few more games.”

The Scorchers take on the Sydney Thunder on October 16 in their opening encounter.


Tahlia McGrath to continue as Adelaide Strikers Skipper for WBBL 08image-l97w94vg

Tahlia McGrath will lead Strikers for the second time (Source: Twitter)

The Adelaide Strikers have named all-rounder Tahlia McGrath as their captain for the upcoming WBBL season. This will be the second-year in the running that McGrath will lead the side.

​She has been a member of the club since its inception and is an integral part of the side. The 26-year-old is the Strikers' second-leading run-getter (1,579) and also the fourth-highest wicket-taker (67) in WBBL history. 

McGrath sounded stoked over her appointment

“I can’t wait to lead this group in WBBL|08 – I really enjoyed the experience of captaining last year and I am looking forward to working with Shooter (Schutt) again this year,

Adelaide begin their WBBL 08 campaign against the Sydney Sixers on October 15.

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