Ellie Willard

Club: West Chiltington and Thakeham,

County / State / Province: West Sussex

Location: West Sussex

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 4

Team position/Preferred position: Bowler

Cricket Journey: Ellie Willard has been carving out her path as a bowler for four years — and 2024 marked a major milestone with her selection into the Sussex Pathway. Her passion for the game, drive to improve, and focus on county-level cricket signal a player ready to make a name for herself.

Why Maiden: Ellie is passionate about making cricket more accessible to girls, especially at the grassroots level. Maiden’s commitment to visibility and proper fit resonates deeply — and Ellie is proud to be part of a movement that shows every girl she has a place in this game.