‘Super sis’ Annabel’s lessons guide Will’s journey
Puducherry: For Will Sutherland , the road to mastering the nuances of Indian conditions has come with a familiar voice in his corner. His younger sister, Annabel Sutherland , one of the most accomplished allrounders in the women’s game, has been a guiding light as the Australia ‘A’ captain navigates the demands of international cricket.
In seven Tests, she has scored 715 runs at an average of 89.37, including four centuries, besides claiming 19 wickets. Her 53 ODIs have yielded 1,087 runs and 67 wickets. She was also part of Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League in 2025.
Because i want to play cricket for a long time, she tells me to take a longer-term view.
We definitely share a lot, which is awesome,” Will told TOI ahead of the third match. I want to be fit and healthy for March and April when IPL and other tournaments come around,” he said. With Annabel having played extensively in India, the siblings have plenty of cricketing wisdom to exchange. “We talk about bowling and train with the same bowling coach. She has played over here a lot more, so we talk about conditions and that sort of thing. Annabel’s numbers underline why her advice carries weight. who has played two ODIs for Australia, represents Melbourne Renegades, Annabel plays for Melbourne Stars in their respective Big Bash competitions While Will. “I probably want the Renegades to beat the Stars, but I would wish Annabel well. I think she is the best woman player in the world. As Will looks to establish himself as a genuine allrounder, Annabel’s advice has often extended beyond the nets. “She looks after her body a little better than me. You cannot play every game.
That exposure motivated me to keep working,” he said. The family’s cricketing conversations have deep roots. Their father, James Sutherland, formerly CEO of Cricket Australia, ensured that the game was never far from the dinner table. “Poor mum, all we talked about at dinner was cricket. We were lucky to travel around Australia and watch games with dad. Sometimes, as kids, we got to go into the change rooms and meet Australian players.