New Zealand’s star all-rounder Amelia Kerr opened up about how cricket helped her survive the hardest time of her life, showing that strength often grows from struggle. Currently representing Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, she revealed how cricket became her safe space.
In a video posted by MI, Amelia said, “At a time when things were pretty tough for me, cricket was my safe space. Cricket was what I always wanted to be back for. It was a motivator. Yeah, there was fear. But I didn’t want to let that fear stop me. I think during that time, it was massive for me to be able to get myself back on the field.”
She also added, “Probably after that period, the bad days started becoming less.”
For MI this season, she has picked up 12 crucial wickets in six matches at an economy rate of 7.66. Currently, she is the third-highest wicket-taker of the tournament.
She also opened up about her bond with the MI franchise and said, “When people here call me Mumbai-Kerr, it feels less like a nickname and more like a connection. Like being welcomed into something inclusive. I’ve learnt that loving cricket doesn’t mean losing yourself to it. It means growing alongside it, letting it challenge you.”
Currently, MI are placed third on the points table with three wins out of seven matches. They will meet Gujarat Giants on January 30 for their final league-stage match in Vadodara.
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