Kadeen Corbin, who scored in group-stage triumphs over Scotland, Malawi, Uganda, and Wales at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, will be seen in a new light this year.
Kadeen, a Commonwealth gold medallist, and her sister Sasha Corbin, are changing their sporting nationalities from England to compete for Barbados in this year’s Netball World Cup. Kadeen, at 31, was a crucial part of England’s victorious team at the 2018 Games, while her elder sister Sasha, 35, contributed to the England squad that secured a fourth-place finish at the preceding 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Barbados is set to commence their World Cup journey against England on Friday, 28th July, hosted in South Africa. Meanwhile, Metcalf and Guscoth will share captaincy duties for England at the World Cup, and the team remains optimistic about their World Cup prospects, as stated by Allison.
Kadeen expressed her excitement about their transition on Twitter, stating, “Our hearts are full, it’s a dream come true – we never thought we’d get to play on the international stage again.” Responding to the tweet, Sasha added, “Not finished just yet – this is truly a dream ending to my career.”
Kadeen, a shooter who last represented England in 2021 and currently plays for Team Bath in the Netball Super League, and Sasha, a Saracens Mavericks mid-courter who retired from domestic netball at the end of the 2023 season and was last chosen by England in 2019, will bring their vast experience to the Barbados team.
The London-born sisters weren’t part of the 2022 Commonwealth squad that ended fourth in Birmingham or the team that secured bronze in the preceding World Cup. Sasha had participated in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, where England fell short by four points against Jamaica, securing a bronze medal. Kadeen, with over 70 representations for England, was a part of the historic victory over Australia by a one-point margin in Gold Coast, clinching the gold four years later.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Corbin Sisters Switch Nationalities
Who are Kadeen and Sasha Corbin?
Kadeen and Sasha Corbin are sisters who are professional netball players. Both have previously represented England in international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games.
What is the significant change for the Corbin sisters in the Netball World Cup 2023?
In the Netball World Cup 2023, the Corbin sisters, Kadeen and Sasha, will be representing Barbados, changing their sporting nationalities from England.
When did Kadeen and Sasha last represent England?
Kadeen Corbin last represented England in 2021. Sasha Corbin, who retired from domestic netball at the end of the 2023 season, was last selected to represent England in 2019.
What were the previous achievements of the Corbin sisters in international netball?
Kadeen Corbin was a member of the England team that won the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Her sister Sasha was part of the England squad that finished fourth at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Which team will Barbados first compete against in the Netball World Cup 2023?
Barbados is set to commence their World Cup journey against England on Friday, 28th July, in South Africa.
More about Corbin Sisters Switch Nationalities
- Kadeen Corbin’s Netball Career
- Sasha Corbin’s Netball Journey
- Netball World Cup 2023
- Barbados Netball Association
- England Netball
