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ENG W vs IND W: Debutant Sophia Dunkley Describes Her 'Crazy Day' Of Cricket

By IANS News June 18, 2021 • 10:30 AM View: 1843

Debutant Sophia Dunkley said it was a "crazy day" for her on Day 2 of the one-off women's Test against India, as after scoring an unbeaten 74 to guide England to 396/9 declared, the pressure to break India's opening stand was too high.

Sophia, who became the black woman to play Test cricket for England, said after the second day's play on Thursday that, "It's a very exciting day for me. (I was) just trying to get the team in a good position. To get fifty was very, very special and nice to have mum in the crowd.

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