Carey plays after giving birth, scores 62 and takes two wickets
Nicola Carey welcomed her first son Wednesday morning. That same evening, she played one of her best all-round games.
Hurricanes captain Nicola Carey welcomed baby Louis James Villani-Carey on Wednesday with her partner Elyse Villani. Hours later, Carey headed to Ninja Stadium and delivered one of her best performances.
She smashed 62 off 43 balls with the bat. She took 2-30 with the ball against the Renegades.
She almost sealed victory by defending the final over. A line-ball decision ended the match.
Heather Graham will captain the Hurricanes against the Heat in Brisbane on Saturday while Carey remains in Hobart.
- Louis James Villani-Carey
- Son's name
- 62 off 43 balls
- Batting performance
- 2-30 against Renegades
- Bowling performance
- 150th WBBL game
- Career milestone
Why it mattersIt shows how institutions can support players as they manage big life events while still performing at the highest level.
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