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England's Kemp never considered future during injury woe

England's Kemp never considered future during injury woe

Summary

Freya Kemp, an England cricket player, has faced multiple back injuries but has not thought about retiring or stopping bowling. She is recovering and is expected to bowl again in upcoming games, including the T20 World Cup this summer.

Key Facts

  • Kemp debuted for England at age 17 and has played 30 times over four years.
  • She suffered two back stress fractures, leading to 14 months without competitive bowling.
  • Since January 2025, she has not bowled in official matches but has bowled in practice and intra-squad games.
  • Kemp is included in England's squad for the T20 World Cup starting June 12, 2026.
  • She has improved her batting and scored her first professional century last year.
  • England’s coach Charlotte Edwards highlighted her importance as a bowling all-rounder.
  • Kemp is a left-handed player, a role England has missed since 2016.
  • She plans to bowl again in the T20 series against New Zealand and India following the current one-day series.
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