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Semi-final feels “special” for Stafanie Taylor
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Stafanie Taylor is looking forward to Friday, calling it one of the biggest days of her cricket career, as West Indies women prepare to face Australia women in the semi-final of the ICC World T20 tournament at the Premadasa Stadium.
The day is special for the 21-year-old allrounder and made even more special by the fact that the West Indies men will play at the same ground just moments later when they take on Australia men in the semi-finals.
Stafanie Taylor
“Everybody is really excited. It is great that the men are also playing in the semi-final against Australia. It is going to be a great day and we are really looking forward to it and we are working really hard,” Taylor said.
“The fact that both matches are on Friday makes it really special. The men are supporting us 100 percent and we are also behind them. We hope that we both make it through to the finals.”
Taylor added: “I think it is going to be a tough game and we know that Australia will come hard at us. I know they are thinking the same about us too.
“With the game taking place just before the men’s match would mean better crowds to witness the contest. It is also an opportunity for the players to showcase their talent to the television audience, as it would be broadcast across several continents.
“Everybody will have a chance to see what the women can actually do. Lots of people may have heard about the West Indies ladies’ team, but not many will have had a chance to watch us play so this is a great opportunity,” she said.
Taylor is the leading women’s cricketer in the world. Last year she copped the ICC Women’s Cricketer-of-the-Year award and last month won the ICC ODI Player-of-the-Year 2012 award. Colombo, Sri Lanka – Stafanie Taylor is looking forward to Friday, calling it one of the biggest days of her cricket career, as West Indies women prepare to face Australia women in the semi-final of the ICC World T20 tournament at the Premadasa Stadium.
The day is special for the 21-year-old allrounder and made even more special by the fact that the West Indies men will play at the same ground just moments later when they take on Australia men in the semi-finals.
“Everybody is really excited. It is great that the men are also playing in the semi-final against Australia. It is going to be a great day and we are really looking forward to it and we are working really hard,” Taylor said.
“The fact that both matches are on Friday makes it really special. The men are supporting us 100 percent and we are also behind them. We hope that we both make it through to the finals.”
Taylor added: “I think it is going to be a tough game and we know that Australia will come hard at us. I know they are thinking the same about us too.
“With the game taking place just before the men’s match would mean better crowds to witness the contest. It is also an opportunity for the players to showcase their talent to the television audience, as it would be broadcast across several continents.
“Everybody will have a chance to see what the women can actually do. Lots of people may have heard about the West Indies ladies’ team, but not many will have had a chance to watch us play so this is a great opportunity,” she said.
Taylor is the leading women’s cricketer in the world. Last year she copped the ICC Women’s Cricketer-of-the-Year award and last month won the ICC ODI Player-of-the-Year 2012 award.
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