Sophie Molineux (Australia Women cricketer)- Boyfriend, Age, Records, Photos, Birthday
Published on: Mar 16, 2019 4:49 pm IST|Updated on: Mar 17, 2020 11:51 am IST
Australian cricketer Sophie Molineux represents Australia in all three formats of the game. Ever since her childhood, this left-arm spinner was fond of cricket. Sophie’s father was the one who aroused her first love for the game. his father was her first coach and once they made a brilliant partnership of 140 runs.
australia’s former head Coach, John Harmer recognized her talent and trained her privately. She took 7 wickets for zero runs in primary school game at the age of 12 and had also scored 98 runs off 60 balls including 5 incredible sixes at 13. Moreover, she took a hat trick at U-18 VicSpirits Championship 2013. She is a graduate of Nagle College, Australia and was good at the academic front. Sophie plans to study occupational therapy ahead.
She was picked for the Commonwealth Bank tour to India in February 2019. Followed by a contract by Cricket Australia with an agreement for the 2019-20 season in April 2019.
- Name: Sophie Molineux
- Nickname: Sophie Grace Molineux
- Role: Bowler
- Batting style: Left-hand bat
- Bowling style: Slow left-arm orthodox
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 165 cm(5′ 5″ Feet Approx)
- Weight (approx.): NA
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Personal Life
- Date of Birth: Jan 17, 1998
- Age (as on Feb 2020): 22 years 1 month
- Birth Place: Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia
- Zodiac sign: Capricorn
- Nationality: Australian
- School: NA
- College: Nagle College
- Educational Qualifications: Graduation
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Family
- NA
- Coach/Mentor: NA
- Religion: Christian
- Address: Bairnsdale, Australia
Cricket Career
DEBUT
- T20I – Mar 22, 2018, vs Pakistan Women at Kuala Lumpur
- ODI – Oct 18, 2018, vs Pakistan Women at Kuala Lumpur
- Jersey Number: NAame
- Major Teams: Melbourne Renegades Women, Australia Women, Southern Vipers
Records
- She won Player of the Match (Six Times)
Preferences
- Hobbies: NA
- Favourite Cricketers: NA
- Favourite Sportspersons: NA
Boyfriend, Spouse and Children
- Marital Status: Single
- Sophie Molineux Boyfriend: NA
- Husband/Spouse: NA
Awards and recognitions
- In 2017, Molineux won the Betty Wilson Young Player of the year.
- She became Southern Stars’ 48th T20Iplayer
Controversies
In 2019, Sophie took a break from cricket to focus on her mental health.
Lesser Known Facts
In 2014, Sophie Molineux suffered a fracture in the back due to which she had to step back from the cricket. She also underwent shoulder surgery the same year.