Cricket Scotland has handed out its first raft of women’s contracts, with nine players signed up for 2023/24 in a “landmark moment” for the sport.
The introduction of professional deals for the women’s set-up was announced in November and the first intake has now been confirmed with Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Priyanaz Chatterji, Katherine Fraser, Lorna Jack, Ailsa Lister, Megan McColl, Orla Montgomery, Hannah Rainey and Ellen Watson agreeing terms.
Other players from the national squad – including Abtaha Maqsood and the Bryce sisters Kathryn and Sarah – already have professional deals at English regional sides.
Interim head of performance Toby Bailey said: “We are thrilled to announce this year’s contracts and for women’s cricket in Scotland in particular, this really is a landmark moment.
Source : Sky Sports
