On Saturday, April 19, England’s pace sensation, Freya Ruth Davies, added a beautiful chapter to her personal story by marrying her longtime partner, Andy Blood, a talented hockey player representing Horsham Hockey Club.
Freya Davies embarks on a new journey with Andy Blood
The wedding, set against the stunning springtime backdrop of Southend Barns in Sussex, reflected both warmth and intimacy. Surrounded by close family and friends, the couple shared a celebration that was as elegant as it was heartfelt. Freya later captured the joy of the occasion with a radiant Instagram post on May 3, simply captioned: “19.04.25 Married AF,”
The ceremony at Southend Barns reflected Freya and Andy’s grounded, authentic bond. As two athletes from different sports, their union symbolized the merging of passion, discipline, and shared values. The atmosphere was intimate yet uplifting, with heartfelt speeches, genuine smiles, and the soft charm of the countryside surrounding them.
Freya’s Instagram post, featuring a glowing photograph and a caption as unapologetically real as her cricket, offered fans a glimpse of her life away from the spotlight, a day filled with joy, vulnerability, and sincere celebration.
A bowler of class for England cricket
On the field, Freya Davies is a portrait of discipline and precision. Known for her smooth action and trademark outswingers, she has earned a reputation as one of England’s most dependable white-ball bowlers. In ODIs, she has taken 10 wickets at a respectable average of 31.10, with a tidy economy of 4.41, stats that only begin to reflect her true value. In T20Is, she’s bagged 23 wickets across 25 innings, boasting a standout four-wicket haul and an economy of 6.84. Her commitment on the field is matched by the grace she carries off it, a quality now beautifully echoed in her life with Andy.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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