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Beatrice

"Maiden is inspirational, amazing quality! I want to wear it at the Oval and Lords one day"

Beatrice

Nicole Muller

Beatrice Loves Fashion & Cricket - "Maiden is inspirational, amazing quality and I want to wear it at the Oval and Lords one day!"

Name: Beatrice aged 9, has been playing for 3 years.

Cricket Story: I play for my school in the A team & matches with my clubs, Birdham & Chichester. I would love to keep playing cricket & get to play for England & one day wear Maiden Kit at the Oval and Lords.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? Because I think it’s brilliant that you have designed and made this kit. I want to be a fashion designer, and I love cricket. Maiden is an amazing inspiration to younger girls; the quality of the kit is outstanding. I would like to introduce Maiden Kit to schools and clubs in my area that don’t have a girl's cricket kit & just buy any whites from a sports shop.

Atalanta

Only 9-year-old to be selected for U11 Hampshire Squad!

Atalanta

Nicole Muller

Only 9-year-old to be selected for U11 Hampshire Squad!

Name: Atalanta aged 9, has been playing for 4 years.

Cricket Story: I am so proud to be the only 9yr old selected for Hampshire U11 Squad and I want to play for Southern Vipers in the future.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? Because I wear cricket kit the whole time and would be nice to have a selection dedicated to girls!

Caitlin

"I want to inspire other girls in Dorset to love cricket as much as I do!"

Caitlin

Nicole Muller

"I want to inspire other girls in Dorset to love cricket as much as I do!"

Name: Caitlin, aged 14, plays for her school, Canford and Dorset County.

Cricket Story: I've been playing cricket for 8 years and it all began when we lived in Sussex. My biggest achievement so far is 72 runs for Sussex County in a major tournament. I love the game and being surrounded by others who feel the same way.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I want to be a role model to others at my school, Canford and across Dorset as well as Sussex. I am proud to be working with Honor and Cat on this mission and can't wait for this season to wear my new Maiden kit!

Anoushka

Captain gives her seal of approval!

Anoushka

Oliver Black

Captain gives her seal of approval!

Name: Anoushka, aged 15 and plays cricket for Portsmouth Grammar School and Alton Ladies 1^st team

Cricket Story: My favourite moment is, of course, being made captain of the school team, what a moment! Also, bowling out old Westbournians at our school reunion, returning and playing so well was a such a proud time for the girls.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? It's lovely to be able to wear clothes specifically made for girls, not just hand me downs from boys! I am so confident when I wear Maiden, especially as I know the trousers aren’t see through!!! This kit gets the Captain’s seal of approval!

Arabella

"Promoting girl’s sports and sporting attire for girls is vital"

Arabella

Nicole Muller

"Promoting girl’s sports and sporting attire for girls is vital"

Name: Arabella, aged 12, has been playing for 3 years

Cricket Story: I play for my school and my biggest achievement so far is being awarded Senior half colours in Form 5/ Year 7 and i have played Senior A’s (1st team all season) as well as been invited to attend Cricket Masterclass sessions at school. I want to continue playing top school level cricket. I am also a County Hockey player (Oxfordshire GU13) and an Elite gymnast with Oxford Academy of Gymnastics & Performing Arts. I won a British Gymnastics International Gold medal in Level 5 Women’s pairs earlier this year.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? Promoting girl’s sports and sporting attire for girls is vital. Ensuring that girls feel comfortable and confident whilst wearing sports kit will encourage thousands of girls to keep playing sport.

Allegra

"I want to help girls' cricket become as popular as the boys' game"

Allegra

Nicole Muller

"I want to help girls' cricket become as popular as the boys' game"

Name: Allegra aged 10 started playing cricket just last year.

Cricket Story: I have been playing for 1 year at my school in the U10A's team and I was named batter and bowler of the match last week (May). I love the game and want to feel I'm getting good at something new!

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I want to help girls' cricket become as popular as boys' cricket.

Beth, a rising star in women’s cricket, showcasing her talent and passion.

Beth B

"I have had first-hand experience of the prejudice in the industry"

Beth B

Nicole Muller

"I have had first-hand experience of the prejudice in the industry"

Name: Beth aged 15 started playing cricket 8 years ago

Cricket Story: I play for my school and Millden Men's Cricket. I want to keep improving and gaining confidence in a male dominated sport. my biggest achievement is winning all the men’s cricket games in 2023

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I really respect the idea of feminising cricket as I have had first-hand experience of the prejudice and sexism in the industry. I think Maiden is an inspiring business with very well designed and functional clothing.

Bibi

"Cricket is just as much a girl's sport, we should have kit that fits!"

Bibi

Nicole Muller

"Cricket is just as much a girl's sport, we should have kit that fits!"

Name: Bibi aged 13, has been playing for 6 years.

Cricket Story: I play for my school, Penshurst Park CC and for Kent County. My biggest achievement so far is a 6-wicket haul in a county match. I love the game and will continue to play and also encourage more girls to take it up.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I want to promote girls' cricket in kit that fits. I have lived off my two brothers hand me downs for too long.

Bibi 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"

Maddie

"I want to play for England"

Maddie

Nicole Muller

"I want to play for England"

Name: Maddie aged 13 started playing cricket 3 years ago

Cricket Story: I play for Edwinstowe Cricket Club and Nottinghamshire County. My Biggest Achievement so far is getting my first wicket for my county!

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I want to play for England and inspire other girls to follow their cricket dreams!

Olivia

"Top run scorer in the Hertfordshire junior leagues 2 years in a row"

Olivia

Nicole Muller

"Top run scorer in the Hertfordshire junior leagues 2 years in a row"

Name: Olivia, aged 16, has been playing cricket for 7 years

Cricket Story: I play for Kings Ely, Cokeach CC and Hertfordshire. My biggest achievement in cricket so far and last season I got to meet Alice Capsey! My biggest achievement so far is top run scorer in the Hertfordshire junior leagues 2 years in a row. Scoring more runs than all boys and girls and a five-wicket hall in a county fixture against Kent. I have also averaged over 1000 runs a season for the last three seasons, Also I am proud to be playing county level cricket 3 years above my own age group, in under 18 girls county.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I want to be a professional cricketer and inspire young girls to play cricket and to be a role model for all the younger girls at my club and county

Ellie-Jo

"I would like to go professional and play for my country"

Ellie-Jo

Nicole Muller

"I would like to go professional and play for my country"

Name: Ellie-Jo, aged 15, has been playing cricket for 6 years

Cricket Story: I play for Chase Grammar and Staffordshire. My biggest achievement so far is achieving a half century. I would like to go professional and play for my country.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I like to see women’s cricket to progress further and am deeply passionate in playing and promoting it. Maiden cricket clothes are comfy, and I would love to wear these clothes.

Freya

"My cricket future dream is to be England's Opening Bat"

Freya

Nicole Muller

"My cricket future dream is to be England's Opening Bat"

Name: Freya, aged 14, has been playing cricket for 4 years

Cricket Story: I play for my school Sandwell Academy and Wednesbury CC and proud to play for Staffordshire county. My biggest achievement in cricket so far is

getting into county for 3 years in a row and 54*. My cricket future dream is to be England's Opening Bat

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I really want to spread my love for women’s cricket and combat sexism in the game.

Imogen

"I want to play for Surrey Women and continue breaking barriers for Women & Girls"

Imogen

Nicole Muller

"I want to play for Surrey Women and continue breaking the barriers for Women and Girls"

Name: Imogen, aged 13, has been playing cricket for 2 years

Cricket Story: I play for Surrey Super 9's and last season I got to meet Alice Capsey! My biggest achievement so far is winning the Super 1s Inspire Award for championing girls and women in Cricket and using the Sport to help my mental health. I want to play for Surrey Women and continue breaking the barriers for Women and Girls

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? I want to show the world that Girls CAN play Cricket. Even if you have a disability! I also love the fact you create kit for Girls. I hate wearing Men's kit.

Claudia

"I want to help bring more people into a great sport"

Claudia

Nicole Muller

"I want to help bring more people into a great sport"

Name: Claudia, aged 14, has been playing cricket for 5 years

Cricket Story: I play for my school Mayfield A Team, Lindfield Cricket Club U14, and Cuckfield Ladies U14. My biggest achievement so far is scoring 47 runs in one game, My Team came runners up in the Lady Taverner's in 2023 (Schools in Sussex). I would like to promote Women's Cricket and become a better Cricketer.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? It gives me the chance to spread the word about Women's Cricket further. I would also have the chance to represent my school as a Maiden Ambassador and help bring more people into a great sport.

Claudia 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"

Esme

Receiving fielder of the year for county in 2023 season

Esme

Nicole Muller

Receiving fielder of the year for county in 2023 season

Name: Esme aged 14, from Newcastle under Lyme has been playing for 9 years and plays for Staffordshire.

Cricket Story: I love the game and was proud to be received fielder of the year for county in 2023. I want to continue to play at the highest level I can.

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? Cricket is a game where all girls can achieve as individuals and as part of a team. Cricket enables girls to become fit and active as well as be sociable - this is turn makes girls have better mental health and wealth and I want to celebrate this with Maiden.

Esme 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"