She also becomes the first player signed by the Scorchers \u2013 whether male or female - under the pre-draft ruling by the league for overseas players. Sophie had a great WBBL season last year, smashing 489 runs at an average of 37.61, including hitting a century against Brisbane Heat. She also picked 14 wickets with her seam-bowling efforts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I'm absolutely stoked to be returning to the Scorchers for the next two seasons. For me, coming back to Perth was a no brainer. I have built such a special connection with the players and staff over the past four seasons, and I couldn\u2019t imagine playing anywhere else.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Winning the WBBL 7 title in front of our fans at Optus Stadium will always be a special memory for me, and something the whole group is incredibly motivated to achieve again. Last season didn\u2019t finish the way we would have liked, but I know we have the talent and confidence within the playing group to make WBBL|10 one to remember,\" said Sophie in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sophie is Scorchers\u2019 third highest run-getter with 1573 runs at 34.19 from 55 games, which is just behind Beth Mooney (2089) and Elyse Villani (1706). She was also named captain of the WBBL Team of the Tournament for the second time last season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"We\u2019re obviously thrilled that Soph will be part of our Scorchers squad for the next two seasons, she has brought so much value on and off the field during her time with us and continues to be an incredible leader for this group.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"From a list management perspective, she is one of the premium allrounders in the Women\u2019s game, so locking her into a multi-year deal was a straightforward decision. She produced several standout performances for us last season and she was a key reason behind our return to the finals, we can\u2019t wait to welcome her back into the fold this year,\" said Kade Harvey, Scorchers General Manager \u2013 High Performance Cricket and Elite Teams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Scorchers also got powerful batter Mikayla Hinkley from the Brisbane Heat, while extended the contract of leg-spinner Alana King for another three seasons. They will begin their WBBL season ten campaign with a prime-time clash against Melbourne Stars at the WACA Ground on October 27.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"From a list management perspective, she is one of the premium allrounders in the Women\u2019s game, so locking her into a multi-year deal was a straightforward decision. She produced several standout performances for us last season and she was a key reason behind our return to the finals, we can\u2019t wait to welcome her back into the fold this year,\" said Kade Harvey, Scorchers General Manager \u2013 High Performance Cricket and Elite Teams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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