Tara Norris Age, Wiki and Bio

Tara Norris

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth04/06/1998
Age26 years
BirthplacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMillais Secondary School, Horsham, England
College/University
  • Portslade Aldridge Community Academy, Brighton, England
  • Loughborough University, Loughborough, England

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried

Career

International DebutT20 - 18 October 2021 against Brazil in Mexico
Jersey Number# 98 (USA)
Domestic/State Team
  • 2014–present: Sussex
  • 2017: Southern Vipers
  • 2018–2019: Loughborough Lightning
  • 2020–2022: Southern Vipers
  • 2021–present: Southern Brave
Batting StyleLeft hand Bat
Bowling StyleLeft arm Medium
RecordIn her T20I debut- USA Women vs Brazil Women at Naucalpan on 18 Oct 2021, she bowled 4 overs out of which 2 were maidens. She gave 5 runs and took 2 wickets.
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 18 October 2021: Player of the match in USA (Womens) vs Brazil (Womens) in T20 World Cup America Qualifiers
  • 18 October 2021: Best Bowler in USA (Womens) vs Brazil (Womens) in T20 World Cup America Qualifiers
  • 22 October 2021: Player of the match in USA (Womens) vs Brazil (Womens) in T20 World Cup America Qualifiers

Favourites

CricketerAlastair Cook

Some Lesser Known Facts

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.