All-rounder Jenny Thompson embarks on a global tour

For years I'd dreamed of playing and writing about women's cricket around the world.
An ex-Cricinfo journalist, the idea made sense to me – and this year I set off on my 50-country, 18-month self-funded quest, starting in Asia-Pacific..
I quit my government job and inside ten frantic weeks booked flights, contacted boards, arranged accommodation and matches; printed tour t-shirts; set up socials. I spent a fortune at the travel doctor; jammed clothing, equipment and tech into the kitbag kindly sent by Kookaburra – and endured acute panic ...