Meet our newest bowling sensation

TEENAGE sensation Darcie Brown bowled Australia to an Ashes series victory at Manuka Oval last Thursday night.

The 18-year-old took 4-34 off 10 overs, including the crucial wicket of England captain Heather Knight for a golden duck, as Australia won the first ODI by 27 runs.

Brown says she is trying to remain grounded and not fixate over negative performances at the beginning of her career.

“I try to just focus on the present,” Brown said to SEN 1170 Mornings. “I don’t get too worried about what has happened or what is going to happen.

“I’m just really grateful to be here.”

Brown has had a dream start to her international career.

After an excellent breakout campaign in the WBBL for the Adelaide Strikers, Brown debuted in all three formats for Australia in 2021.

The fast bowler from South Australia said she is not taking this experience for granted and is soaking in every moment.

“After the test match, we sat around in a circle on the oval and that was pretty special for me,” Brown said.

“We just went around the group saying what our proudest moment of that Test match was.

“That was probably the best thing I’ve experienced.”

Whilst the team have retained the Ashes, Brown and her teammates are determined to win the remaining two ODIs and finish the summer on a high.

“We want to actually try and win this series rather than draw it,” she said. “We can take a few more risks but [we’re] always looking to win.”

 

– BY CHARLES GOODSIR/ SEN