Wisden Cricket Weekly Women's Weekly: Phoebe Litchfield On Growing Up Fast In Australian Cricket
Dec 26, 2025
Phoebe Litchfield, a rising Australian international cricketer, shares her journey from backyard cricket to the national team. She reveals how playing multiple sports shaped her skills and discusses her experiences playing men's grade cricket at just 14. Phoebe highlights the importance of coach relationships and the tactical insights gained from various matches. She also reflects on her leadership ambitions and creative outlets outside cricket, while reminiscing about her impactful World Cup experience.
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Multi-Sport Childhood
- She played multiple sports growing up, including soccer, hockey and tennis, often switching between them.
- Playing many sports helped her athletic development and made choosing cricket a tough, emotional decision.
Remote Pathway To Contract
- Phoebe was contracted at 16 and was allowed to play hockey until 18 while training remotely for New South Wales.
- Her remote training was informal, with nets after school and limited gym work twice a week.
Value Of One-On-One Nets
- One-on-one, long net sessions enabled creative shot exploration that group net sessions often don't allow.
- That personalized time appears linked to Phoebe's inventive shots like ramps and switches.