Balance of Passion, Discipline, and a Bat – The Inspiring Cricketing Journey of Malorie Bartosh-Short
From New Zealand to
England: A Remarkable Career Honoured with MVP at the Masters Indoor World Cup
Mumbai: Sport is not just a competitive arena—it is a life-shaping experience.
Malorie Bartosh-Short is a shining example of this belief. Raised in a
sports-loving family where both indoor and outdoor cricket were integral parts
of life, Malorie’s journey into the world of cricket has been nothing short of
inspirational. Backed by the unwavering support of her father Peter Short,
brother Jaedyn, partner Navin Patel, and her devoted mother, Malorie has carved
her niche in international cricket with sheer dedication.
She first represented New Zealand at the
Under-19 Indoor Cricket World Cup held in Brisbane in 2009. Later, in 2015, she
moved to the UK and joined the England squad, continuing to make her mark
through consistent performances and leadership.
The year 2024 has been particularly
memorable for Malorie. She captained the Preston Nomads Cricket Club’s
men’s outdoor team in Hove, UK, successfully leading them to promotion
for the first time since 2014. In April this year, she represented England
in the Asia Cup held in Sri Lanka, helping the team achieve a historic
first-place finish—a landmark victory for the England women’s indoor
cricket team.
Her most recent accolade came at the Masters
Indoor Cricket World Cup held in Sri Lanka in October 2024, where she was
named MVP in the Women’s Over-30 category.
“If you love something, pursue it with all
your heart. Sport doesn’t just give victories—it gives memories, emotions, and
a deeper understanding of life,” Malorie shared. She sends out a heartfelt
message to young girls and women: “It’s never too late to start. You’ll only
regret what you didn’t do.”
Back in the UK, Malorie coaches a women’s
outdoor team known as "The Ninjas," where most players began their
cricketing journey in their mid-40s. Their remarkable progress, friendship, and
commitment are a testament to the fact that passion has no age limit. Malorie
adds, “It’s wonderful to see women reclaiming hobbies they often give up while
supporting their families.”
Malorie credits her success to her family.
Her father, Peter Short, represented New Zealand in two Masters World
Cups. Her brother, Jaedyn, has played for England in indoor
cricket, and her partner, Nav Patel, has represented both New
Zealand and England, even captaining the England men’s indoor cricket
team. Her mother, though not a player, dedicated herself fully to
supporting their collective sporting dreams.
Malorie Bartosh-Short’s journey is one of
grit, gratitude, and greatness—an inspiring story that will undoubtedly
motivate many emerging athletes, especially women, to dream big and persevere.
I, Malorie Bartosh-Short embarked
on my cricketing journey inspired by my dad, mum and brother (and later in life
my partner Navin Patel), as I come from a dedicated sporting family where both
indoor and outdoor cricket are our main passions. Throughout my life, my dad
has been my coach, instilling in me the belief that sports foster essential
life skills that are transferable to all aspects of life. My family have been
my biggest supporters and there is no chance I would have played the sport I
have without their time, love and encouragement. My cricket career has taken me
to numerous places, allowing me to meet incredible people along the way. I
proudly represented New Zealand at the under 19 indoor cricket World Cup in
Brisbane in 2009, before moving to the UK in 2015, where I joined the England squad.
I am extremely blessed to have
awesome role models in my life. My dad, Peter Short has represented NZ in 2 masters world cups.
My brother, Jaedyn Bartosh-Short
has represented England in indoor cricket and my partner Nav Patel has played
for indoor cricket for NZ and captained the England men’s indoor cricket team.
Although my mum doesn’t play
cricket she has always dedicated so much time to our sport.
2024 has been an amazing year in
terms of cricketing achievements. This season, I had the privilege of
captaining a men’s outdoor cricket side (the Turkeys from Preston Nomads
Cricket Club, Hove in the UK). We managed to battle our way to promotion for
the first time since 2014. In April this year the England
ladies side played in the Asia cup competition hosted in Sri Lanka, a triumph
we celebrated together and Englands first ever 1st place finish in a competition.
My latest achievement was being
named MVP for the ladies over 30’s category at the Masters Indoor Cricket World Cup held
in Sri Lanka in Oct 2024.
I firmly believe that if you love
something, you should pursue it wholeheartedly; sport creates unforgettable
memories and evokes powerful emotions. To all the young girls and women out
there who are unsure whether they should give cricket/ sport a go. I strongly
encourage you to. It is never too late to start and you will only regret what
you didn’t do. A squad of ladies I coach in outdoor cricket back in the UK (the
ninjas) are testament to that. Majority of them only started playing cricket in
their mid 40’s and they have come on leaps and bounds. The friendships they have made
and the commitment they have displayed is incredible. It’s such a positive thing to witness as
women tend to give up their hobbies as they get older to support their
children/ families.
I am deeply grateful to everyone
who has believed in and supported me along this incredible journey, especially
my family. I am very lucky to share these moments with them all.
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