Amelia Is Probably The Best Player We Have Ever Had: Grant

Queenstown: Former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Grant Elliott has lauded leg-spin all-rounder Amelia Kerr, terming her as 'probably the best player we've ever had' in the women's game.

In the ongoing One-day series against India, Amelia has taken seven wickets and scored 287 runs, including unbeaten knocks of 119 and 68, which augurs well for the youngster ahead of Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand from March 4.

"Now we really are seeing what she is capable of. She's got the experience of (Sophie) Devine and (Suzie) Bates around her, so I think we've got a real gem here, and someone that I've always thought can play for NZ for the next 15-20 years. I mean, in the women's game, she's probably the best player we've ever had," said Elliot on SENZ Breakfast show.

Showering further praise on Amelia, Elliot remarked, "It's so good to see (her dominating). Do you know what's even more impressive is the head on her shoulders. The way she spoke after the game, where she said, 'Whether I get a duck or whether I get a 100, that doesn't define me as a player'."

Elliot further revealed how he got into mentoring Amelia, who made her international debut in 2016, through a request made by her father. "He just asked if I would look after her and mentor her. We've just got a really good relationship. If any woman cricketer gave me call and said they'd like some help, I'd help them out. There is a lack of resources in the women's game, so anything you can do to help these women to get that step ahead I think is doing the game and these players a justice."

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