Tuesday 1 August 2017 19:02, UK
Anya Shrubsole’s father jumped for joy at Lord’s when his daughter bowled England to victory in the Women’s World Cup final.
Shrubsole became the first woman in history to take more than four wickets in a World Cup final, as she swept through the Indian tail with five wickets in the last 19 deliveries of the match to record figures of 6-46.
Her dad - former minor counties cricketer Ian - represented Bath at Lord's in 2001, and has become something of a social media sensation this after tweeting a photo of a nine-year-old Anya gazing over the square at the Home of Cricket.
And speaking live with Anya from the family home in Bath, Ian admitted he is one proud father.
"My wife literally hid in the corner and didn't watch any of her last [bowling] spell," he told Tuesday's Sportswomen show on Sky Sports News.
"We were with a group of parents and we were just jumping around the box that we were in. It was just so exciting.
"I'm really proud of what she's achieved, and what the team have achieved over the last four weeks or so, but beyond the cricket I'm just proud of how she carries herself and the values that she lives by."
On the now-famous tweet, Ian added: "I'm getting quite a lot of stick from family and friends about it now - they're all getting a bit bored because - although I'm not very media savvy - I have been checking how many likes and retweets it's been getting, which is a bit sad really.
Asked what traits she has taken away from her dad, Anya said: "I think generally competitiveness. Dad and I are both pretty competitive people - we want to win anything we do, even if it's a game of cards or something like that, so I think that has definitely helped me along the way.
"Both dad and mum have supported me a huge amount along the way driving me around after work when I'm sure they'd rather be on the couch sat at home. They have played a huge part in my career and it's really for them, for me and my brother and sister to be at Lord's and watch that game."
Ian has always acted as a mentor to Anya but insists the time for giving his daughter advice has now passed.
"Anya has been surrounded by sport her whole life and cricket in particular," he said.
"But the more time goes the less she needs advice from me. In fact she doesn't need any advice from me."
