Chloe Tryon: 'Golf', avocados and going full tilt towards the World Cup
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When the spotlight is on her, Durban-born Proteas Women all-rounder Chloe Tryon generally rises to the occasion with her big-hitting displays and a cheeky spell or two. But off the field, she's quite a simple, no-frills person who enjoys playing golf on her Xbox and eating smashed avocado on toast.
She's also something of a workaholic, taking 'just a week off' to unwind and reset following the recent West Indies tour.
Independent Sports caught up with Tryon, in an exclusive interview, just after a training session at the Wanderers in Gauteng, where several fellow cricketers are also preparing for The Hundred in the UK — the short-format tournament in which Tryon plays for Southern Brave.
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Tryon sees the tournament as a valuable opportunity to sharpen her skills ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India this September.
'I just took, like, a week off once I got back. I saw some of my family and just kind of reset before getting ready for The Hundred — and making sure I'm ready for the World Cup later this year,' she said.
'I think it's going to be a big tour for us, and we want to win that trophy. I'm trying to stay focused on doing the right things right now.'
After spending over two years living in Durban, Tryon decided to relocate to Johannesburg due to work commitments.
'Moving to Joburg really just felt like the right thing to do. I spent so much time on the road and in airports. Now, at least after training or after games, I can go home and feel like I'm home,' she said.
When the green and gold comes off, Tryon enjoys 'just being normal'. Since leaving Durban, she's stopped cooking curries and instead relies on a trusty air fryer she's affectionately named Phillip.
'I use my air fryer quite a bit nowadays. I think once I left Durban, I left the curries behind, too,' she said.
'I enjoy steamed or grilled food. I think I'm quite simple, and I can eat the same thing every day. Some people call me a creature of habit — so yeah, I tend to stick to what I know.'
Tryon describes herself as a morning person who enjoys making the most of the early sun before switching off for the rest of the day.
Chloe Tryon best effort with the willow in T20I is a 57 not out. Photo: Backpagepix
Image: Backpagepix
'I always want to try and use my mornings in the best way I can. I like to get up and get stuff done, and then after 2pm just use the rest of my day to do things around the house and just be a normal person,' she said. 'I like playing golf on my Xbox.'
She admits that breakfast is often skipped, mostly due to early training sessions.
'I don't really eat breakfast — I struggle with that because I train in the mornings. I'm either running or in the gym, and I don't want to eat and then go into an intense session. By the time I'm done, I'll probably just have some avocado on toast with eggs on the side. It's either that or Futurelife.'
Chloe Tryon best bowling figures inthe shortest format of the game is 4/15. Photo: Backpagepix
Image: Backpagepix
At 31, Tryon believes she's now at the peak of her career and is intent on riding the momentum as long as she can.
'I feel like I'm hitting my struts at the moment, so I think I'll try to push as far as I can. If that means playing for another five or six years, then I'll take that. If it's shorter, then I'll take that too. I still want to enjoy every moment and play for my country.'
Looking beyond her playing days, Tryon says coaching — not commentary — is in her future.
'I've given it some thought, and I'd like to get into coaching so I can stay close to the game. Growing up, women's cricket wasn't as professional as it is now, so I want to be part of that development.
'I had the pleasure of working with people who had faith in me and wanted me to succeed, so I definitely want to give back as much as I can. I don't want to sit and talk about the game — I want to be hands-on. I want to come up with plans and strategies and help younger players get to know their game.'
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