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Holly

"I have a huge passion for the game"

Holly

Nicole Muller

"I have a huge passion for the game"

Name: Holly, aged 18 started playing cricket 12 years ago

Cricket Story: I play for Nassington Cricket Club, Nottingham Trent University and Northamptonshire County. My Biggest Achievement so far is getting my first 50 last season for my cricket club and my county fiver award. My next goal is to develop the Nassington Ladies team to get them promoted

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? Over the years I have had many positive and negative experiences in the game which people can relate to. Furthermore, when I was younger, there weren't many other girls around playing cricket, but the few that were there I would look up to. I have a huge passion for the game, and I love being a role model for other people and want to continue that in the future!

Charlotte

"Cricket is so important to me!"

Charlotte

Nicole Muller

"Cricket is so important to me!"

Name: Charlotte aged 23, has been playing for a whopping 19 years!

Cricket Story: Living in West Yorkshire, I've played cricket as long as I can remember and currently play in both a men's league on a Saturday and a women's league on a Sunday. I'd love to work on my leg spin bowling and hopefully make it to a county development side. I decided to set up "Is That Middle?" as an online digital magazine to celebrate everything about women's cricket. This involves sharing international and professional news, as well as opinion pieces, and top tips and advice to boost women's confidence getting into cricket.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I'd love to promote the Maiden Cricket mission, as a woman that has grown up playing cricket. Women's cricket is so important to me, and it's why I set up Is "That Middle"

Charlotte is supported by Gateley: "We are a proud supporter of Maiden Cricket through the Rising Stars initiative and truly inspired by the innovative spirit and passion of young visionaries, Honor and Cat Black, to transform the world of cricket by contributing to a future where every girl can step onto the cricket field with confidence, dressed in kit that is designed specifically for them. Their drive to transform cricket into a sport that welcomes all, by providing the future generation of female cricketers with specifically tailored attire, resonates deeply with our own aspirations to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere and nurtures an environment that embraces diversity and equality"

Vani

"Middlesex County Youth Player of Year"

Vani

Nicole Muller

Middlesex County Youth Player of Year

Name: Vani, aged 17, been playing for 8 years!

Cricket Story: This year I have created the first ever cricket team at my school which is all girls, so I really want to promote cricket among girls. All girls should feel comfortable when playing cricket without being judged, as I can use my experience playing with boys knowing how it feels.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I’ve grown up playing boys and men’s cricket until county cricket, and since then I’ve created a girls' team and school it's been a vital part in forming a now established girls set up at my old club, so I think I am perfect for engaging young developing girls into the sport. I am Indian Asian, which is good for diversity.

Vani is supported by Gateley: "We are a proud supporter of Maiden Cricket through the Rising Stars initiative and truly inspired by the innovative spirit and passion of young visionaries, Honor and Cat Black, to transform the world of cricket by contributing to a future where every girl can step onto the cricket field with confidence, dressed in kit that is designed specifically for them. Their drive to transform cricket into a sport that welcomes all, by providing the future generation of female cricketers with specifically tailored attire, resonates deeply with our own aspirations to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere and nurtures an environment that embraces diversity and equality"

Lucy

Proud to play for Scotland U19 Squad

Lucy

Nicole Muller

Proud to play for Scotland U19 Squad

Name: Lucy, aged 17, has been playing for 9 years and plays for Scotland.

Cricket Story: I currently play for Scotland u19 winter squad and my dream is to play in the Women's World Cup representing Scotland, I help coach in my school's junior division as I want to give back to my school community and encourage more girls to start cricket at an early age.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I have always and still face challenges with equality in sport and am passionate for a change for good. I often get paired with boys or looked down on because I'm a girl playing the sport and want to break boundaries.

Lucy is supported by Gateley: "We are a proud supporter of Maiden Cricket through the Rising Stars initiative and truly inspired by the innovative spirit and passion of young visionaries, Honor and Cat Black, to transform the world of cricket by contributing to a future where every girl can step onto the cricket field with confidence, dressed in kit that is designed specifically for them. Their drive to transform cricket into a sport that welcomes all, by providing the future generation of female cricketers with specifically tailored attire, resonates deeply with our own aspirations to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere and nurtures an environment that embraces diversity and equality"

Ashneet

"I want to represent my Punjabi background to show girls what they can achieve!"

Ashneet

Nicole Muller

"I want to represent my family and Punjabi background to show other girls what they can achieve with hard work, determination and dedication!"

Name: Ashneet aged 20, has been playing for 9 years

Cricket Story: I currently play for Hursley Park CC, Surrey Women & Hampshire Women. My younger sister also plays cricket for Hampshire and Hursley park cricket club. She is 12 years old. My biggest achievement so far is scoring 115 in the southern prem. My dream would be to represent England and become the best female cricketer of all time!

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I want to inspire future generations of girls and women to take part in sport and follow their passion and dreams. I would also like to represent my family and Punjabi background to show other brown and ethnic girls of what they can achieve with hard work, determination and dedication. To be a role model to all girls and women.

Ashneet is supported by Gateley: "We are a proud supporter of Maiden Cricket through the Rising Stars initiative and truly inspired by the innovative spirit and passion of young visionaries, Honor and Cat Black, to transform the world of cricket by contributing to a future where every girl can step onto the cricket field with confidence, dressed in kit that is designed specifically for them. Their drive to transform cricket into a sport that welcomes all, by providing the future generation of female cricketers with specifically tailored attire, resonates deeply with our own aspirations to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere and nurtures an environment that embraces diversity and equality"

Emma

"I coach for Somerset Cricket Foundation in my free time"

Emma

Nicole Muller

"I coach for Somerset Cricket Foundation in my free time"

Name: Emma, aged 18 at Yeovil College

Cricket Story: I have been playing cricket since I was 12 and was best women’s bowler of the year 2023. I love the game and want to teach younger girls' cricket and get them more into hard ball sessions. I coach for Somerset Cricket Foundation in my free time, doing Chance to Shine and Super 1s. I Any other important info I coach for somerset cricket foundation in my free time. doing chance to shine and Super 1s

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? It allows me to tell other women and young girls I play with about the brand, and it can help them with their confidence. This is so important when playing and to keep girls in the sport.