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2021-22 Women’s Big Bash League champions Perth Scorchers retain South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp

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Marizanne Kapp completed the 2021-22 season with 12 wickets. She had received Player of the Final after an important efficiency in opposition to Adelaide Strikers within the WBBL closing.

South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp throughout The Hundred match. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSPerth Scorchers received their first titles in 2021-22 WBBLMarizanne Kapp received Player of the Final in final versionSophie Devine and Maddy Green are the opposite abroad gamers signed

The 2021 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) champions Perth Scorchers have retain South Africa all-rounder Marizanne Kapp for the 2022-23 season.

Kapp had received Player of the Final after an important efficiency in opposition to Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium. She scored 31 not out off 23 balls and took one wicket despite being bedridden within the lead-up to the match.

The South African all-rounder completed the 2021-22 season with 12 wickets. Kapp’s signing completes the Scorchers’ checklist of worldwide signings for the upcoming season. She has been joined by New Zealanders Sophie Devine and Maddy Green as abroad gamers.

Kappie indicators on! Our champion all-rounder is right here to remain for our #WBBL08 marketing campaign! https://t.co/dLpghbGOUU #MADETOUGH pic.twitter.com/UG2Yv4Tqyk

— Perth Scorchers (@ScorchersBBL) July 6, 2022

“I’m thrilled to sign on for another season with Perth,” Kapp mentioned in a press release.

“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.”

Perth Scorchers head coach Shelley Nitschke mentioned: “We’re stoked to have Kappie back. She’s one of the best allrounders in the world and she keeps getting better and better, particularly with her batting.

“She has been round for some time and is extremely diligent together with her preparation, making her such position mannequin for these youthful gamers coming by means of. It’s actually thrilling to have her on our workforce.”