Cricket sensation Olivia Porter is on the fast-track to stardom

Representative honours mark the start of 14 year-old’s journey

14 year-old Olivia Porter has already represented her state in cricket and will soon represent her country.

Remember the name Olivia Porter.

The 14 year old has already been earmarked by Cricketing Australia as a star of the future, despite only picking up the sport in 2010 when the Ryde Hunters Hill Pirates were short of players.

She quickly developed a passion for the game and within two years received her first representative honours with the NSW Primary School Sports Association.

Olivia soon made a name for herself and was put into Cricket NSW’ Cricket Academy Program, where she has flourished for five years.

Through this involvement, she represented NSW in the U15’s at the Cricket Australian National Female Championships in 2014 and 2015, bringing home one title for her state.

She has also been placed in Cricket Australia’s development program.

Following her performance at the state level, Olivia was identified by Cricket Australia and placed into their development program, even travelling to Brisbane in September to participate in their Centre of Excellence talent camp with some of the best prospects in the country.

“Representing my state is a real honour and privilege,” Olivia said.

“Playing at rep level is indeed challenging both physically and mentally. It’s very intense and a real step up in standard.

“My short-term goals are to perform well in the upcoming nationals. I’m excited to have been selected in the Cricket Australia XI to compete in the U18s Nationals in Hobart this month, and to again represent the NSW Metro U15s in Canberra in January.”

Olivia says her dream is to be able to play cricket professionally.

“I would like also to continue to coach young children, especially girls, and encourage them to participate in a great Aussie sport.”

Olivia is the final nominee for the Northern District Times’ Junior Sports Star award, sponsored by Rebel.

Finalists in the awards will be announced soon.

Originally published as Cricket sensation Olivia Porter is on the fast-track to stardom