Adams Jnr plotting to cut down Diamonds

Southern Vipers v Northern Diamonds Sunday, Edgbaston, 10.30am

- Jeremy Blackmore

GEORGIA Adams fell in love with cricket playing on the outfield at Hove as a child and watching her father, former England batsman and Sussex captain, Chris, play.

This summer she has realised her dream of becoming a professional cricketer. She is the leading run scorer in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and has captained Southern Vipers to a place in today’s final with six wins in six games.

“For as long as I can remember all I wanted to do was play cricket. When I received the phone call saying I’d been chosen for a retainer contract as a pro-cricketer, I was literally speechless.

“All the players that I’ve spoken to, it means so much to us because it is like a dream come true. We’ve all worked so hard. And we’ve all balanced full-time working roles alongside trying to fit in our cricket as much as possible.

“To finally get the opportunity to get a bit of recognition for that hard work and being offered a contract, having opportunities to train as a fulltime cricketer in the best facilities with the best coaches, is phenomenal for the women’s game. I feel very lucky and privileged.

Adams has been in prolific form, scoring 420 runs at 84, including an 154 not out against Western Storm, the seventh highest List A score in English domestic cricket.