LISA STHALEKAR (163)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born: 13/8/79
Club: Gordon
Occupation: P/T student, P/T Cost Analyst
School/Education: Sydney University
Qualifications: Finishing Art, Majoring in Psychology
Australian Playing Statistics
2003 UPDATE
Was Australia's third highest and the competition's fourth highest run-scorer at the four-nation one-day international tournament in New Zealand with 189 runs at an average of 37.80 form six matches.
Recorded her highest one-day international score in that tournament - a quick fire 59 against New Zealand in Australia's opening match of the series.
Saved her best performance for the Test stage, notching her maiden Test century (120*) in her second match.
Her hard-fought unbeaten 120 runs in the second Ashes Test at Bankstown came after 364 minutes at the crease as Australia stumbled to 7-259 (dec) to set up a competitive run-chase for England.
Combined with Alex Blackwell in that second Ashes Test to record a then fifth-wicket world record partnership of 136 runs.
Attended a specialist spin bowling program at the Commonwealth Bank Cricket Academy in July.
Currently completing an Arts degree with a major in Psychology.
SPORT RELATED
Most admired sportsperson: Steve Waugh
Toughest opponent: Victoria, Belinda Clark, Karen Rolton
Most memorable game & why? 1999 - National League Final. The second game against WA - was able to get the runs off the last ball
Greatest influence on career: Teammates - NSWIS Blues and coach Steve
How did you start playing cricket? Backyard with my father
Cricket ambition: To be the best player I can
Where will women's cricket be in 10 years times? More recognised - maybe seen more on TV, players earning some money
INSIGHTS
Hobbies/Interests: Kayaking, snooker, painting, cooking
Favourite food: Indian, Mexican
Favourite drink: Apple & blackcurrant juice/Malibu & pineapple
Favourite movie: Meet Joe Black
Favourite book: Anything by Roald Dahl
Favourite song: Come What May
Any pets? 2 cats - Shelley & Boots
What was your first job? Cricket coach
What makes you laugh? My teammates - NSWIS Blues
How do you relax? Painting, watching movies
Travel experience: England, Ireland, India, Singapore, Austraia, USA, Kenya
Name 3 people you would most like to invite to a dinner party: Mother, Mel Gibson, Princess Di
Open State Team Stats
Last update - 5/2/04
