Her record-breaking 114no score was followed by a string of superb showings on the international stage as she helped England u19s clinch an ODI series 3-0 victory over South Africa Emerging side in Potchefstroom.However, Hennessy is not content on resting on her laurels and is now keen to make 2014 just as memorable.“It is going to be hard to top this year, but I just need to work hard and keep pushing my performances,” Hennessy said.“Hopefully I can try and push for a place in the full England squad which is my dream, but I just need to play well in the squads I am in at the moment as it is a big step up for me, so I need to prove that I should be there.Hennessy, who also secured a place in England’s academy earlier this year, said she feels she has grown in stature on and off the pitch, which she believes has been down to playing against men each week for Barnards Green seconds.
“It is a lot harder mentally in the men’s league as they don’t hold back on the sledging and you get a lot of shorter balls,” she said.
“Also, whenever I come on to bowl they try to smash me around the park, which is a great experience for me as I try to take that into the women’s game.
“For instance, when I was playing for England and we were coming under pressure, I came on to bowl because they knew I could slow down the run rate as I am used to getting hit.”
The Chase School sixth form student said her highlight of the year was travelling with the England team to United Arab Emirates and most recently South Africa and she is hoping to continue her jet-set lifestyle.
“To travel around the world doing stuff which you love is quality,” she added. “The place in South Africa was really nice. We stayed in Potchefstroom predominately, but on our last day we went to Soweto to teach children cricket.
“We are going on a training camp tour in February to either Bangladesh or Sri Lanka, which I am really looking forward to.”