Shamera Sterling, the dynamic Sunshine Girls goal keeper who has assumed the captaincy during Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard's absence, delivers one of the most compelling interviews of the pre-tournament period. The West Coast Fever defender speaks with fierce pride about what it means to wear the black, green and gold, and how growing up playing netball on the courts of Kingston shaped the fearless, physical style that has made her one of the most feared defenders in world netball.
Sterling reflects on Jamaica's historic run to the 2022 Commonwealth Games final, where the Sunshine Girls fell just four goals short of gold against Australia, and discusses how that experience has fuelled an even greater hunger within the squad. She talks about the depth of talent emerging from Jamaica's domestic leagues and the overseas-based contingent competing in Australia's Suncorp Super Netball, and how head coach Sasher-Gaye Henry has built a squad capable of challenging on multiple fronts. With both the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and the 2027 World Cup in her sights, Sterling is unapologetic about the Sunshine Girls' intentions: "People keep asking if we can really challenge Australia and New Zealand. My answer is simple — we're coming for everyone."
