The lessons from becoming world champions with White Ferns Maddy Green and Izzy Gaze

In Episode 13 of When I Grow Up, Sienna and her dad, Ben, chat with two stars of New Zealand’s White Ferns cricket team, Maddy Green and Izzy Gaze. Just weeks ago, the duo helped secure a historic victory, bringing home the T20 World Cup trophy – the first-ever win for New Zealand in T20 cricket, for either women or men. And yes, they brought the trophy into the studio!

Episode Highlights

• Overcoming Adversity: The White Ferns entered the World Cup after a tough losing streak of 10 matches in a row. Maddy and Izzy share how the team turned things around, rebuilt their confidence, and stayed mentally strong even when the odds were stacked against them. They also discuss the challenges of competing in a sport where a career can be unpredictable and short-lived.
• The Thrill of Victory: Maddy and Izzy recount the surreal moments of winning the World Cup, from the final ball to the epic celebrations that lit up social media. They dive into the outpouring of support and how they’re planning to use the prize money.
• Being Part of the Change: Both players took unique paths to the team. Maddy, a hard-hitting batter, came up during a time when cricket players had to juggle other jobs, while Izzy, a wicketkeeper and batter, joined the team in the era of full-time professional contracts. They reveal what it’s really like to travel the world playing the game they love and how their victory has inspired the next generation of young girls to pick up a bat and ball.

Packed with inspiring advice for future sports stars and heartfelt reflections on playing cricket professionally, these two world champions also share the lessons they’d tell their younger selves.

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Sienna Boyce is 14 years old and constantly tells her Dad, Ben Boyce, what she wants to be when she grows up – an actor, scientist, rugby player, singer, chef or politician. 

Each episode of ‘When I Grow Up’ aims to showcase inspirational females from around Aotearoa and shine a light on them, what it takes to do their job and learn about their story of how they got to where they are so that Sienna can help make up her mind.

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