New Zealand White Fern batswoman Sara McGlashan is facing a challenge of a different sort in Wanganui this week ahead of the 50-over World Championships in India later this month.
The Cantabrian, who is also New Zealand Cricket women's development officer, is focusing on the talent around the country competing in the annual Wanganui Festival of Cricket at Victoria Park.
The festival began yesterday afternoon and runs until Friday and caters for under-15 and under-17 girls competing for major association and district honours.
Eight teams from around the country are taking part, including five under-15 sides and three under-17 XIs and the festival is an ideal vehicle to foster young talent and inspire youngsters to stay in the sport.
McGlashan said the annual Wanganui festival was an important date on her calendar.