Hong Kong Women’s Premier League

Hong Kong Women’s Premier League Hong Kong Cricket Association was organized, is Mai Yanagida players and Shizuka Miyaji players from Japan are invited, along with Australia and Hong Kong players, the second game and third of the tournament, which was held on May 15 and 22 days 3 was participating in a match.

Hong Kong Premier League, HKCA Sails and Miyaji players Yanagida belongs has been carried out between the two teams belong to HKCA Bauhinia. The place was the second game on May 15, by the success of the Australian representative player Sara Koito (Sarah Coyte), HKCA Sails was won. In the first three games of May 22, Miyaji players took 3 wickets in bowling, the 53 orchid knot out recorded in the batting, made a significant contribution to the victory of HKCA Bauhinia. By Miyaji players this success, was also chosen as the best player of the first three games.

Yanagita commented, “The moment when I won the first game and shared the joy with my teammates was the best.” Miyaji said, “I was given opportunities in both batting and bowling, and I was able to achieve results.I was very happy to win MVP in the game on May 22nd.Scoring 50 points overseas gave me a lot of confidence. ” he said.

During their stay, both players also participated in a training camp led by coaches from the Hong Kong Cricket Association. During the training, each day had clearly set tasks and objectives, such as defense/fitness, match analysis, skill practice, etc., and the training was effective. Also, it seems that the attitude of athletes representing other countries such as Australia and Hong Kong in competing in competitions was a great inspiration.

Regarding the training camp, Miyaji said, “It was a very valuable experience as there are not many opportunities in Japan to be taught by Stuart MacGill, a former top player on the Australian national team.His advice was accurate and I was able to incorporate it in my own way.” I think that’s why I was able to get a good result in the game on May 22nd,” and it seems that the results of the training camp led to my performance in the third game. Yanagita also seemed to be greatly inspired by the meaningful training, saying, “I was able to practice well in a wonderful facility with colleagues who stimulated and encouraged each other.The simple and theoretical coaching was very helpful.” .

The two players also visited local elementary and junior high schools with coaches from the Hong Kong Cricket Association over the three-day period to introduce cricket to children. Many of the children who participated were very active and all enjoyed playing cricket.