Marizanne Kapp retained by Perth Scorchers for WBBL 2022-23 season

Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) champions Perth Scorchers have retained their star player Marizanne Kapp for the upcoming season 2022-23. South African all-rounder played a crucial role in the Orange Army’s success last season with 106 runs and 12 wickets. She was awarded the player of the match award for her unbeaten 31 runs off 23 balls knock and a wicket for 25 runs spell in the final last season.

The 32-year-old batter is in great form in international matches lately. She scored her maiden Test hundred in South Africa’s last match against England last month. Kapp ranks 4th in the ICC ODI all-rounder chart and 7th in the bowlers’ chart. Her retention definitely boosts Perth Scorchers’ chances to retain the trophy this season. Kapp is also looking forward to another exciting season with the Scorchers and said the whole squad is looking to repeat the last season’s success.

“I’m thrilled to sign on for another season with Perth. Winning the title last year in front of the Orange Army was an awesome experience, and something the whole group is incredibly driven to repeat. There’s a great blend of youth and experience within the squad, we’ve got an excellent coach in Shelley, and the culture we’ve built together is really strong. I can’t wait to see what we’re able to achieve moving forward,” Marizanne Kapp said in an official statement as quoted by India Today.

We’re stoked to have Kappie back: Perth Scorchers’ head coach Shelley Nitschke on Marizanne Kapp

Big Bash teams can sign only three overseas players each season and the Scorchers have already signed New Zealand power hitter Maddy Green. They had retained star Kiwi all-rounder Sophie Devine and have now completed the overseas quota by signing Kapp. Perth Scorchers head coach Shelley Nitschke is thrilled to re-sign ‘one of the best all-rounder’ Kapp for this season and expects the player to become a good role model for the youngsters.

“We’re stoked to have Kappie back. She’s one of the best all-rounders in the world and she keeps getting better and better, particularly with her batting. She has been around for a while and is incredibly diligent with her preparation, making her such a good role model for those younger players coming through. It’s certainly exciting to have her on our team,” Shelley Nitschke said in a statement.