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Scots cap joy for Lorna
Craig Ritchie
Former Ferguslie Cricket Club ace Lorna Jack celebrated her 100th Scotland cap with wins over Wales and Worcestershire.
Wicketkeeper Jack, alongside Samantha Haggo, became only the fourth and fifth Scottish women to reach the landmark of 100 caps with their recent outings.
In the process of joining fellow centurions Kari Carswell, Kathryn White and Abbi Aitken, the duo have become integral members of the national side and, as they look forward to Scotland’s first home fixtures since 2011, they also look back on their respective international journeys with considerable pleasure.
Jack said: “I’m honoured and very proud to have played for my country for the last 10 years.
“It’s been a long road, with lots of injuries on the way, but to finally reach a hundred caps is a real thrill.
“I got a cheeky wee nine not out going in at number nine on my first game and we won the game too, which was great.
“But it’s nice that after we made our debuts together, Sam and I won our hundredth cap on the same day as well. It’s quite fitting.”
And she added: “As a young player, everyone will tell you that I was a very hot-headed wee person.
“I still am a little bit, but I think I have matured over the years.
“I used to get hung up on moments that didn’t really matter in the long run, whereas now I won’t let my head go down.
“My skills are improving too,” she continued. “We’ve lost a few players through retirement and this season availability has been a bit unpredictable as many of the girls are establishing themselves in new jobs.
“I’ve been punted up the batting order as a result. The first time it happened I felt I had a nosebleed coming on. But I like the challenge and I’m quite happy to play that kind of role.
“I just try to go in and do whatever I need to do.”