Tara Norris is an American cricketer who plays for Sussex, North West Thunder, and Southern Brave as well as previously for Loughborough Lightning and Southern Vipers. |
She is half-Italian and moved to England from Spain at the age of eight. |
Tara began playing cricket at a young age for Horsham Cricket Club. |
She took a gap year at eighteen to play and coach cricket after finishing school. |
Tara started coaching in Australia after emailing Melbourne clubs and joining Prahran Cricket Club in 2017. |
From 2012 to 2016, she worked part-time at a UK Barista. |
In 2015, she began coaching cricket at Bricklehurst Manor School in England and later joined 'The Co-operative Group' as a Customer Team Manager. |
Tara provided coaching at Sussex County Cricket Club, Melbourne Grammar School, and Chance to Shine in subsequent years. |
She became Loughborough Lightning's ambassador in 2018 and played in various women's cricket competitions since 2013. |
Tara achieved noteworthy performances in different cricket tournaments, including the Women’s County Championship and the Women’s Twenty20 Cup. |
In 2021, she delivered exceptional bowling performances and achieved her best in List A and Twenty20 matches. |
Tara has played for various teams, such as Southern Vipers, Loughborough Lightning, and Southern Brave, in different seasons and tournaments. |
In 2022, she excelled in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and the Charlotte Edwards Cup, showcasing her cricket skills. |
Tara made her Twenty20 international debut for the USA in 2021 and helped the team qualify for the 2022 ICC Women’s World Twenty20. |
She also represented the USA in the 2021 Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. |
Tara joined Delhi Capitals for the Women’s Premier League (cricket) 2023. |
She is a coach at Eastbourne College, aiming to inspire young female cricketers. |
Tara is known to share moments of relaxation on social media, enjoying a glass of wine. |