WIRRAL teenager Sophie Morris has been named in Thunder's squad as they prepare to face Northern Diamonds in a must-win game in Blackpool.
Thunder coach Paul Shaw has named a 13-player squad with Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone and Emma Lamb all absent due to England duties.
Laura Jackson, Daisy Mullan and 18-year-old Morris all come into the squad.
Morris, who plays for Upton Cricket Ckub, is a young left-arm spinner who has progressed through the Thunder Academy to be named in a matchday squad for the first time.
Have a look on the tweet below - notice the name, that makes our club gush with pride! You superstar Sophie Morris! https://t.co/AWIKGmSMKh
— Upton Cricket Club (@UptonCC) June 6, 2023
She made headlines when she claimed the remarkable figures of 6/0 from 2.2 overs on her Academy debut against Lightning at Sale earlier this season.
Thunder Squad: Ellie Threlkled (c), Olivia Bell, Danni Collins, Naomi Dattani, Deandra Dottin, Mahika Gaur, Liberty Heap, Laura Jackson, Fi Morris, Sophie Morris, Daisy Mullan, Tara Norris, Seren Smale
Thunder v Northern Diamonds
Charlotte Edwards Cup
Wednesday June 7, 2023, 11.30am
Blackpool Cricket Club, Stanley Park
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