"It's always happened and I believe that it will happen this time around. England international Beth Cobden was exceptional, stepping up every time Lightning needed her to, and in attack, they remained composed and accurate. Akpejiori's countryman Efe Ajagba, the Rio 2016 Olympian, suffered a recent setback after he was floored and beaten on points by Frank Sanchez. "Just as important is the visibility of these players, showing young girls that cricket is a game that can offer them a professional future.