The Hundred: Katie George ‘excited’ to make her mark after injury struggles

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that Katie George is still only 23 years old. 

The fast bowler’s natural talent has been apparent ever since she was a teenager –– as evidenced by her England debut coming around when she was just 18. 

Injuries have plagued her career at times, but now George is determined to put her physical problems to bed and make a mark on The Hundred this year. 

Speaking to GiveMeSport Women, the Welsh Fire star opened up about playing in the competition last season, her excitement for the upcoming campaign and her aspirations of playing for England again. 

George made her international debut against Australia in Mumbai four years ago, having taken a hat-trick against India A in a warm-up match ahead of the series. 

In total, she has featured in five T20s and two ODIs for England, though a number of back injuries over the years have stunted her progress. 

The 23-year-old admitted that her England future was every journalist’s “favourite question” at the moment but stressed that right now her focus is primarily on The Hundred. 

“I’ve said before, The Hundred is my focus. I want to put on a good show in that and that’s all I can do. But I’ve never hidden away from the fact that I want to play for England and I want to wear that shirt again. 

“Everyone asks me how I’ve managed back-to-back rehabs and that’s the reason –– my motivation is to have that shirt on. But I’ve got to do the right things to get there, so that’s what I’m focusing on and then hopefully that takes care of itself.”

It was another back injury that impacted George’s season for the Fire last year and she was unable to bowl during the competition. Yet, despite her limitations physically, George pulled off some heroic catches and was