Lauren Filer Targets 80mph Bowling Speed to Inspire next Generation of Women’s Cricket

England ‍fast bowler Lauren Filer ‍is⁢ aiming to shatter the 80mph barrier, not just as a personal achievement, but to demonstrate the incredible pace women are capable of ‍delivering in cricket and inspire a new wave of fast bowlers. Following⁤ a standout performance against India,including the key wicket of Smriti Mandhana,Filer is⁤ focused on pushing the boundaries of the women’s game.

Filer’s Fast Bowling ‍Feat and the⁢ Pursuit of 80mph

Filer’s ⁣recent performance in the T20 victory over India saw her record three of the fastest ten overs ever bowled by ⁢a woman in international ⁢cricket. This ⁢has ignited a conversation ‍about the potential⁢ for even greater speeds within the women’s ⁣game.

“It’s not ⁢necessarily a personal milestone for myself, but actually‍ proving women can ⁤get to that milestone, and hopefully others can follow as well,” Filer explained. “I‍ don’t⁤ want it just to be one or two people – we want loads of women to be able to be bowling at that speed.”

While⁢ the 80mph mark⁢ remains officially unbroken in women’s international cricket, Filer believes achieving it will be a notable moment for the sport. She hopes it will encourage aspiring young bowlers to strive for similar speeds, elevating the excitement and competitiveness of women’s cricket.

“I⁣ think after Friday, people are probably talking about it more than they were and hopefully if I can hit it [80mph] than it encourages ‍other people to try and aim for that⁢ and actually make the game even more exciting than it already ⁣is,” the 24-year-old stated.

The growing popularity of women’s cricket is already evident, with Filer noting the eager response she receives from fans. “Obviously the women’s ⁢game has ‍gone so prolific⁣ over the last few years, and I know ⁢that when I ⁢come off the pitch, a lot of people say how excited they are to watch the bowling.”

Building Confidence and ⁤Handling Pressure

Beyond the pursuit of raw pace, Filer highlighted the importance of mental fortitude and the team’s ability to perform under pressure. England’s recent win against India, despite a challenging batting collapse (losing nine wickets for just 31 runs),‍ showcased a newfound resilience.

“Even as players we felt there was a shift in⁤ mentality,” filer revealed. “The mentality we ‍had ⁤moving forward ‍and into that⁤ game,when good and bad things happened,we stayed level. And I think that’s where we want to be in these pressure situations and show we can do it against the⁤ best in the ⁢world.”

This ability to ⁢remain composed under duress is crucial as England⁣ faces a⁣ critical juncture in the T20⁣ series ⁣against India. Currently trailing ⁢2-1,⁣ a win⁢ at Old Trafford on wednesday is essential to keep the ⁤series alive, before the focus shifts to three One Day Internationals.

Looking Ahead: ODI Series‍ and the⁣ women’s World Cup

Filer is also part of the England ODI squad, providing an possibility for fine-tuning and preparation ahead of a busy autumn schedule, culminating in the Women’s World⁣ Cup in india.

“We ⁣can’t wait to see how we go‍ against India. We obviously played very well against West Indies, I think we want to take that into India and hopefully we can‍ get a few wins before⁤ the world Cup,” Filer added, expressing the ‍team’s eagerness to build momentum and confidence leading into the global tournament. The team aims to replicate their strong ⁢performance against the West Indies and translate that success into victories against India, setting a positive tone for the challenges ahead.