SALMA BI can reflect back on what has been another successful season in her cricket career.
The 28-year-old from Birmingham, best-known for her off-spin bowling, made her highest senior score with the bat this year and also lifted some prestigious silverware.
Playing the more important games and making them count was Salma's policy this season - and make them count she did.
Earlier this year the haemodialysis nurse married head teacher Sohail Mughal and also hosted the Women's and Men's Indoor T10 Cricket World Cup in Birmingham.
After post-marriage celebrations and purchasing the couple's new home, Salma then returned to the playing fields to continue her legacy.
A continuous ambassador for many sporting organisations, Salma was offered a sponsorship deal with Deal Direct SM Cricket - SM inspired by Sachin Tendulkar and sharing the same initials as her husband.
She wasted no time in accepting and Salma was soon first of the female professional cricketers representing SM Cricket with her black and gold themed kit and 2'8 #US100 Bat.
With the early season weather playing up the wickets were damp and affected the spinners' ability to turn the ball.
However, Salma with years of experience continued to strive and keep the run rate low every time she was given the opportunity to bowl.
Her best figures came when she represented Five Ways Old Edwardians Cricket Club and opened the bowling versus Lutterworth CC.
Salma's final analysis was: nine overs, six maidens, five runs and two wickets, ensuring Five Ways gained a much-needed victory over rivals they lost to previous time out.
Each year we've witnessed Salma represent various teams all over the UK and she added to the list when earning the honour to represent Cheshire after her performances for Hawarden Park CC.,
Salma was also invited to represent southern team Club Cricket Conference against on-tour side Hong Kong, bagging 3-7 in six overs, with three maidens. Salma looks forward to going on tour for CCC next year in Barbados.
Along with younger sister Aisha Bi, Salma continued their loyal guest appearances for Hawarden Park in T20 matches Sunday League, boasting a 100% record and winning promotion to Division Two next season.
The team won with high points and big run-rate, helped by Salma opening the batting against top contenders Oxton CC in a 30-over match.
Salma not only made her first 50 but his a career best 71 runs, securing victory with five overs to spare.
Hawarden won the league in their final match and also claimed the Cup In the T20 play-offs.
The 28-year-old from Birmingham, best-known for her off-spin bowling, made her highest senior score with the bat this year and also lifted some prestigious silverware.
Playing the more important games and making them count was Salma's policy this season - and make them count she did.
Earlier this year the haemodialysis nurse married head teacher Sohail Mughal and also hosted the Women's and Men's Indoor T10 Cricket World Cup in Birmingham.
After post-marriage celebrations and purchasing the couple's new home, Salma then returned to the playing fields to continue her legacy.
A continuous ambassador for many sporting organisations, Salma was offered a sponsorship deal with Deal Direct SM Cricket - SM inspired by Sachin Tendulkar and sharing the same initials as her husband.
She wasted no time in accepting and Salma was soon first of the female professional cricketers representing SM Cricket with her black and gold themed kit and 2'8 #US100 Bat.
With the early season weather playing up the wickets were damp and affected the spinners' ability to turn the ball.
However, Salma with years of experience continued to strive and keep the run rate low every time she was given the opportunity to bowl.
Her best figures came when she represented Five Ways Old Edwardians Cricket Club and opened the bowling versus Lutterworth CC.
Salma's final analysis was: nine overs, six maidens, five runs and two wickets, ensuring Five Ways gained a much-needed victory over rivals they lost to previous time out.
Each year we've witnessed Salma represent various teams all over the UK and she added to the list when earning the honour to represent Cheshire after her performances for Hawarden Park CC.,
Salma was also invited to represent southern team Club Cricket Conference against on-tour side Hong Kong, bagging 3-7 in six overs, with three maidens. Salma looks forward to going on tour for CCC next year in Barbados.
Along with younger sister Aisha Bi, Salma continued their loyal guest appearances for Hawarden Park in T20 matches Sunday League, boasting a 100% record and winning promotion to Division Two next season.
The team won with high points and big run-rate, helped by Salma opening the batting against top contenders Oxton CC in a 30-over match.
Salma not only made her first 50 but his a career best 71 runs, securing victory with five overs to spare.
Hawarden won the league in their final match and also claimed the Cup In the T20 play-offs.
Salma's final 2014 stats:
BOWLING....
161.2 overs, 24 maidens, 596 runs, 30 wickets. Best: 4-7. Career total: 253 wickets.
BATTING....
28 games, 21 innings, 4 not outs, 260 runs. Best: 71. Career total: 1530 runs.
Award-winning cricketer and pioneer Salma is at Aston Villa Football Club as a finalist for the Birmingham Sports Awards in the category Amateur Sportswoman of the Year on September 18 and the all-new and deserving Asian Cricket Awards at Lord's on October 7.
The duo also look forward to delivering talks and sharing their experiences at Cambridge University and the House of Lords in the next month.
After this Salma's company Sporting Pathways will be focusing on two big events that create history by making a difference.
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