Lauren Winfield-Hill has been introduced as the primary signing for the revamped Yorkshire Girls’s facet on a four-year deal.
The 34-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is a 104-time capped England worldwide, and arrives having gained World Cup, Hundred and County Championship titles in her profession so far, and was most lately taking part in in Australia with the likes of Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers and Queensland.
Yorkshire Girls will play in Tier Two of the England and Wales Cricket Board’s new construction for one season earlier than transferring as much as Tier One – the highest flight – forward of 2026.
“We’re starting at the first step with this new structure, and I can’t wait to help drive the culture. That’s something which really excites me,” Winfield-Hill stated.
“It is the appropriate factor for me, my cricket and my life. I actually imagine within the undertaking.
“I want to be part of putting Yorkshire back on the map in a really positive way and show that we absolutely deserve – and are passionate about – women’s cricket.”
Winfield-Hill’s spouse Courtney is a retired skilled rugby league participant, and featured for the Leeds Rhinos between 2018 and 2022.
Alongside the information of her signing, it was additionally confirmed that Winfield-Hill will play state cricket for Queensland this winter.
“I have a huge emotional attachment to Yorkshire Cricket, and I’m so happy I’ve made the right decision,” she added.
“This is my home, it’s where my family enjoy coming to watch me play, and Courtney (Lauren’s wife) loves Yorkshire as well. It’s home for the both of us.”
Richard Pyrah, Yorkshire Girls head coach, stated: “Lauren is a world-class cricketer, and we are delighted she has committed her future to Yorkshire Women.
Yorkshire County Cricket Membership (YCCC) confirmed Winfield-Hill has signed a four-year contract
“Lauren is a winner with proven experience of excelling on the biggest stage, which is exactly where we aim to be at this Club.
“Lauren is an excellent first announcement for Yorkshire Girls. This can be a long-term undertaking and Lauren will play an essential function as we put together for the thrilling subsequent chapter in girls’s cricket right here at Yorkshire.”
Gavin Hamilton, YCCC’s incoming General Manager of Cricket, said: “We’re thrilled to have signed Lauren, who brings together with her a wealth of expertise and success on the prime of girls’s cricket.
“It’s testament to her ambition and character that she has chosen to undertake a new challenge and commit her future to the team and join what we’re building here at Yorkshire.”
