At just 19 years old, this bowler announced a break from international cricket; you will be shocked to know his name.

Sergeant recently returned to the Irish team after recovering from injury. She took part in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup European Qualifier in August.

 

Ireland's 19-year-old spin bowler Freya Sergeant has taken an indefinite break from international cricket due to personal reasons.

 

Ireland's 19-year-old spin bowler, Freya Sergeant, has decided to take an indefinite break from international cricket due to personal reasons. Cricket Ireland's High Performance Director, Graeme West, supported Sergeant's decision. He said that the well-being of the players is a priority and added, "Freya has been a key member of the senior performance team for the past three years. She has been making significant contributions both on and off the field. Freya has been an integral part of the team."

 

He said, "Cricket Ireland will continue to support Freya. The Team Management Unit agrees that this is the best option for Freya. The health of the players is paramount to us and is placed above everything else."

Sergeant recently returned to the Irish team after recovering from injury. She participated in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup European Qualifier in August. She has also been awarded a full-time contract in Ireland's latest list of centrally contracted players.

 

Freya Sergeant made her international debut in 2023. She played 16 ODI matches, taking 19 wickets at an average of 39.57. In her 16 T20Is, she took 14 wickets at 26.50.

 

This spinner was nominated for the ICC Women's Emerging Cricketer of the Year Award in 2024. Freya Sergeant toured India in January 2025. She played three ODIs against Team India in Rajkot, taking two wickets. In addition to India, she has also played three ODIs each against England, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Freya has also played two matches each against Scotland and Zimbabwe.

On 27 August 2025, in a T20 match against Italy, he took 3 wickets for 38 runs.