Would love to play for Royals in Women’s IPL, says West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews

High on confidence after leading her Barbados Royals team to win the inaugural season of THE 6IXTY, all-rounder Hayley Matthews said that she would love to play for the Royals in the Women’s IPL.

A proper Royal connection for Hayley comes in the form of his good friend and former Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Jofra Archer.

Recollecting one of her favourite memories of Archer, she said, “When I was probably about 14-15 years old representing Harrison College, I came up against Jofra, who was playing for his Christ Church Foundation school side. He was opening the bowling from one end, along with West Indies U19 opening bowler Jerome Jones, who was bowling from the other end.

“When I look back at it all now, I think these are the experiences which have helped me become the player that I am today. But in the end, I think Jof did get me LBW or bowled (bursts into a laugh).”

Asked if she would like to play for the Royals’ franchise in the hugely anticipated Women’s IPL as well, Hayley said, “For sure, I would love to play for the Royals,” she added.

“I’ve experienced an amazing atmosphere with the working group present at the franchise, and they are always very supportive of the girls. Their investment in women’s cricket is appreciable, and I think such investments being made in the right places is what our game needs,” she further explained.

“Rajasthan Royals have also been my favourites because of Jofra, Oshane Thomas and Obed McCoy. Hence, I would love to continue being a part of the Royals family, and hopefully, I can get to the stadiums donning pink at the women’s IPL next year,” she concluded.