Isla

Name: Isla, aged 14, have been playing cricket for 8 years! 

Cricket Story: I play for both my school and Charlton Kings Cricket Club. I was player of the year in 2023 and hope to continue playing and encouraging other women and girls to try it out

Why do you love Maiden and wanted to be an ambassador? My auntie played county cricket for Cambridgeshire in the 90s but stopped due to a lack of support for the women’s game. When I started playing, I wore all her old stuff, and it means a lot to me to try and move the game on further each generation. I also just love to play cricket!

 

Isla 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"