Meet Our Girls – Liberty Heap

After speaking to Georgie yesterday, we took the time to speak to Liberty who goes by the name Libby and is step daughter of first team captain, Ben Heap.

Firstly how old are you and how long have you been playing cricket?

I am 13 years old and and I have been playing cricket for 4 years.

What are your key strengths? 

Right Handed top order Batter/Off spin bowler 

What are your aspirations as a cricketer and in terms of county teams what level/age group are you currently at? 

I hope to become an England cricketer for England women. I play for Lancashire under 13’s girls and I am on the EPP.

 What Women/Girls teams do you play for? 

I play for Lancashire unders 13s, Read women. Read under 15s girls team, also represented up to 2 years above my age group when I was 12 for Lancashire under 15s.

 As well as playing for women and girls teams, you also play boys cricket for Lowerhouse CC. What do you enjoy about playing boys cricket?

I enjoy playing for boys team because it is more of a challenge because the boys are stronger and faster than girls and ladies. It is also great when I get a wicket or get runs at that level.