The Adelaide Strikers are thrilled to announce that South African women's captain and dynamic opening batter, Laura Wolvaardt, has recommitted to the Club, signing on for a further two WBBL seasons. This pre-draft signing will see the international star remain in blue until at least the end of WBBL|12.
A highly respected figure within the Strikers camp and recognised globally as one of the premier T20 top-order batters, Wolvaardt is set to play an integral role as the Strikers aim to bounce back in WBBL|11 after a challenging WBBL|10 campaign.
Having been an essential member of the Strikers for the past five seasons, Wolvaardt’s leadership and batting prowess were instrumental in the team's memorable WBBL|08 and WBBL|09 Championship wins.
In WBBL|10, Wolvaardt accumulated 193 runs across nine matches, maintaining an average of 24.12. Throughout her distinguished 71-match career with the Strikers, she has amassed an impressive 1725 runs, including eight half-centuries, underscoring her significant contribution to the team's success.
Speaking about her decision to re-sign, Wolvaardt said, "I'm absolutely delighted to be extending my time with the Adelaide Strikers for another two seasons. The Club has become a second home to me, and I've made so many incredible memories here, especially our back-to-back championship wins.
While last season didn't go as we hoped, I'm incredibly excited about the future and determined to help bring more success to the Strikers and our amazing fans. I can't wait to get back to Adelaide with the team."
Strikers Head Coach, Luke Williams is happy the team could sign Wolvaardt ahead of this year’s Draft, "Laura is a world-class player and a vital part of the Strikers family, so we are ecstatic to have her sign on for two more years," Williams stated.
"Her skill with the bat, combined with her leadership and experience, is invaluable. She has consistently performed under pressure and played a huge role in our previous championship successes. We know she will be a key pillar for us as we build towards a strong WBBL|11 season and beyond."
The WBBL Strikers have pick two in this year’s W/BBL Draft which will be held Thursday, 19 June.