The all-round abilities of Megan “Miggie” Fourie fulfil an important role in the Eastern Province U/19 Girls cricket side.
Fourie will be a key player with the bat and ball for EP in next month’s Cricket South Africa tournament in Bloemfontein.
“I started as a bowler and the batting picked up later. It was Dané van Niekerk (senior national captain) who pointed out to me that the South African women’s game needs more batters.
“There are many bowlers but not everyone is keen to work on the batting,” Fourie explained.
It is also all-rounders who Megan mentioned when asked about role models in the sport.
“I always liked Chris Morris (former Protea) as a cricketer and after being involved with the women’s training camp recently, I have become very impressed with Suné Luus.”
Fourie was involved in practice matches during the training camp.
She enjoyed the opportunity to mix with the best players in the country and the flame to play for South Africa after this experience is burning higher than ever.
At 17 years of age, it is not something strange for Fourie to mix it up with the seniors.
It is her second season with the EP Senior Women’s team and she is enjoying the chance to contribute.
“I made my debut early this year for the senior side. It wasn’t difficult to play in the same team with older players.
“Every player feels welcome and it is a squad full of young players anyway,” Fourie said.
Her love for cricket started from a very young age.
“In Grade 1 already, I heard there was cricket at the school and decided to go and have a look at what it was about. I just have a love for sport.”
Fourie was named the sports girl of the year at her school DF Malherbe. She is also an athlete and netball player.
She was a star in indoor cricket but has since decided to concentrate on traditional cricket.
With the women’s game growing at a rapid pace, Fourie is keen to play the sport at a professional level.
“I definitely want to continue with cricket after school.
“I want to make it a career and play for the Proteas.
“It would be great to play in the Hundred (England) and Big Bash (Australia) one day,” she added.
Megan wants to study further after school and knows that good marks in Grade 11 are important for that.
“Yes, in between the cricket, I find time to study,” she said.
She makes no secret of the fact that cricket will play a huge role in her decision to which university she will go to – that flame is burning higher than ever.
