Sutherland carves her own path into limelight

Her rise has led to comparisons with Aussie icon Ellyse Perry but youngster stays focused on working hard

- Samreen Razzaqui

LUCKNOW: Australia's Annabel Sutherland is establishing herself as one of the game's most promising all-rounders in women's cricket. Currently donning the Delhi Capitals jersey in the WPL, Sutherland reflects on her experience with a team that has qualified for play-offs three years on the trot.

"It's very nice to play for a team like Delhi Capitals that have had some really good success over the last couple of years," Sutherland told HT. "We've got so much experience throughout our squad. I love playing for Delhi and I'm learning a lot along the way."

The past year has been significant for Sutherland's development, with opportunities to bat higher in the order for Australia and be a vital cog in their successful multi-format Ashes campaign. She became the first woman to score a century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and only the third Australian female to hit three Test tons, in just six Tests.