Rising Star Ambassadors

Club: Blaydon(mixed U13s) and Durham City(Girls U13s)

County / State / Province: County Durham

Location: Durham

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 3

Team position/Preferred position: All rounder, can also wicket keep

Cricket Journey: Rebecca Noon is a versatile all-rounder with wicketkeeping skills to match. Representing her county as one of just 15 girls was a massive milestone — and one that continues to fuel her ambition. She’s determined to keep growing as a player while uplifting those around her.

Why Maiden: Rebecca joined Maiden because she knows first-hand how transformative the right kit — and the right support — can be. She wants every girl to feel powerful and capable on the field, wearing clothes that fit and reflect who they are. Her mission is simple: show girls they can play, lead, and dominate — comfortably.

Club: Brixworth Cricket Club

County / State / Province: Northamptonshire

Location: Northampton

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 10

Team position/Preferred position: All rounder

Cricket Journey: Poppy Dale has spent a decade in the game, and her biggest win to date was helping her team take home the NCL Plate. A driven all-rounder, she’s focused on developing her game while helping create more space for girls and women to thrive in cricket.

Why Maiden: Poppy joined Maiden to help raise the profile and the standard of the women’s game. She’s seen how much it’s grown — and how much further it can go with the right representation, kit, and community.

Club: Wanstead CC

County / State / Province: Essex

Location: Essex

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 6

Team position/Preferred position: Batter/Keeper

Cricket Journey: Millie Rawlins has been playing for six years and already made her mark. She cracked into the Cambridgeshire Women’s First Team, debuted for Essex Women at the County Ground, and earned spots in both the Essex and Sunrisers EPP programmes. Every step has taken immense effort — and she’s just getting started.

Why Maiden: Millie is an ambassador because she believes in leading by example. Her goal is to inspire younger girls to stick with the game and push past limits. With Maiden, she’s representing a new era in cricket — one where girls don’t just participate; they dominate in kit made for them.

Club: Blackrod CC, Edgworth CC

County / State / Province: Greater Manchester

Location: Manchester

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 2

Team position/Preferred position: Batter

Cricket Journey: In just two years, Erika Burton has already shown her all-round skill — taking five wickets in a single match and retiring unbeaten on 25*. She’s a focused batter who thrives under pressure and is constantly working toward her goal of representing her county and, one day, her country.

Why Maiden: Erika joined Maiden to help promote girls’ cricket and show that it’s not just for the boys. She believes every girl deserves to feel confident on the pitch, and Maiden’s mission — with kit designed for women and a bold, unapologetic message — is exactly the kind of energy she wants to amplify.

Club: Jersey

County / State / Province: Jersey

Location: Jersey

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 4

Team position/Preferred position: Left handed opening batter, left arm bowler

Cricket Journey: Beth Silva is a powerful left-handed opening batter and left-arm bowler who competed internationally for Jersey U17s — aged just 12. Representing her island against teams like the Netherlands and Worcestershire, she’s already showing the kind of composure and skill that marks her as a future star.

Why Maiden: As a team captain and active voice on social media, Beth wants to use her platform to encourage more girls and women into the game. She joined Maiden because she believes in visible leadership — and knows firsthand how much confidence comes from wearing kit made for girls, by girls.

Club: Helensburgh Cricket Club

County / State / Province: Lanarkshire

Location: Scotland

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 7

Team position/Preferred position: Wicket Keeper/ Middle Order Batter

Cricket Journey: Niamh Barrie has been climbing steadily over her seven years in cricket, from middle-order batter to wicketkeeper and now captain of her U14s mixed team. One of her proudest moments was being voted Player’s Player by her teammates — a testament to her leadership, humility, and impact on and off the pitch.

Why Maiden: Niamh joined Maiden because she knows what it’s like to wear kit that doesn’t fit, to face digs just for showing up, and to still turn up stronger. She wants to be the role model she once needed — someone who says, “You’re not alone, and you do belong here.” For her, Maiden is about visibility, fit, and giving girls the confidence to stay in the game.

Club: Allscott Heath Cricket Club

County / State / Province: Shropshire

Location: Shropshire

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 2.5

Team position/Preferred position: Swing Bowler

Cricket Journey: Liv Preston may have only been playing for two and a half years, but she’s already making a serious impression as a swing bowler. In that short time, she’s picked up multiple awards and recognition, including the Allscott Health CC Special Recognition Award, The Cricketer Magazine’s National Young Hero Award, and Cricket Shropshire’s Rising Star. Her rise has been fast — but it’s grounded in hard work and a real love for the game.

Liv’s strength lies in her consistency, drive, and focus on team spirit. Whether she’s playing a match or supporting teammates from the sidelines, she brings energy and intention. Her dream is to play professionally and give back to the community that’s helped shape her journey. She’s not here to fit in — she’s here to stand out and lift others with her.

Why Maiden: Liv joined Maiden because it stands for the kind of cricket culture she wants to see — one that gives girls the visibility, voice, and kit they deserve. She’s passionate about growing the game for young female players and believes Maiden is creating that shift, not just talking about it.

As an ambassador, Liv is proud to champion a brand that recognises the power and potential of girls in cricket — and reflects it, boldly.

Club: Sinoville cricket club

County / State / Province: Sinoville

Location: South Africa

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 8

Team position/Preferred position: Floater.

Cricket Journey: Shanika has spent eight years growing into her role as a true all-rounder and advocate. From coaching girls at 15 to representing Titans, she’s a force in her community. Her four-wicket haul in one game and school-first team selection prove she backs it up with performance.

Why Maiden: Shanika joined Maiden to solve a problem she knows all too well — ill-fitting kit. She and her teammates have struggled for years. Now, she’s championing a future where comfort, confidence, and performance aren’t compromised.

Club: Cogenhoe

County / State / Province: Northamptonshire

Location: Northamptonshire

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 5

Team position/Preferred position: Left arm off spin

Cricket Journey: Lucy Irons is a left-arm off-spinner who proudly took her first county wicket against Leicestershire — a key breakthrough in her five-year journey. She plays with control, confidence, and an eye on fairness.

Why Maiden: Lucy joined Maiden to advocate for proper, accessible women’s cricket gear — and equality in how the sport is played and perceived. For her, it’s not just about playing — it’s about pushing for equal footing.

Club: Hatherley and Reddings

County / State / Province: Gloucestershire

Location: Cheltenham

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 10

Team position/Preferred position: All rounder

Cricket Journey: Isla Kelly Macleod has spent 10 years playing cricket — and she’s also fought for its future. When her school refused to support girls' cricket, she and a friend petitioned for a team. They now have one… and they’ve won every match. That same fire led her to switch clubs to one that values girls’ cricket properly.

Why Maiden: Isla joined Maiden because she knows first-hand what it’s like to be pushed aside in sport — and how powerful it is to push back. She’s here to inspire more girls to take up the game and never settle for less than equal footing, proper kit, and real support.

Club: NORTH DEVON CC, SANDFORD CC

County / State / Province: Devon

Location: Devon

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 6

Team position/Preferred position: All rounder

Cricket Journey: Rebecca Savory’s rise has been meteoric. In just two years, she’s gone from never having played cricket to captaining a school team to the regional finals, touring Sri Lanka with Devon U15s, and dominating as an all-rounder. Her story is one of fast progress, raw passion, and natural leadership.

Why Maiden: Rebecca is smashing stereotypes every time she plays. She joined Maiden to show girls — especially late starters — that you don’t have to grow up with cricket to grow in it. Her message is bold: you belong here, and you can make your mark.

Club: Attenborough cc

County / State / Province: Nottinghamshire

Location: Nottinghamshire

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 13

Team position/Preferred position: All rounder spinner

Cricket Journey: Maisie Sheppard is a spinner and all-rounder who’s been playing for 13 years. She’s headed to the Derbyshire MCC, and her goal is clear: she wants to go pro. Her dedication, balance of skills, and years of experience are driving her toward that dream.

Why Maiden: Maisie joined Maiden because she knows how empowering the right kit can be — for performance, confidence, and visibility. She believes that Maiden gives girls what they’ve always deserved: gear made for them, and a brand that sees them. She’s here to

Club: Cove Cricket Xlub

County / State / Province: Hampshire

Location: Hampshire

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 11

Team position/Preferred position: captain and bowler

Cricket Journey: Rachel Lynch has been playing for 11 years, leading both with the ball and as captain. One of her biggest achievements was getting selected for county — a reflection of her consistency and cricketing instinct. Her next goal? To captain her club’s 1st XI and coach the next wave of young talent coming through.

Why Maiden: Rachel grew up in a cricket environment where boys were the default. She wants to flip that script. Becoming a Maiden ambassador allows her to be a visible role model for girls just starting out — and to help normalise a future where girls don’t have to fight for space in the game. With Maiden, she’s not just wearing the kit — she’s representing change.

Club: Clifton CC, Derbyshire for Saturday men’s league cricket and Denby CC Women’s EMWCL Division 1

County / State / Province: Derbyshire

Location: Derbyshire

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 6

Team position/Preferred position: Pace bowling all-rounder

Cricket Journey: Freya Harper is a pace-bowling all-rounder who’s already made serious strides — scoring 80 and 76 for Denby, playing U18s County at just 15, and earning a place on the Blaze EPP for 2023/24. Her cricket is built on both skill and joy — she’s committed to playing at the highest level possible while soaking in every opportunity the game brings.

Why Maiden: Freya believes the rise of girls’ cricket is just getting started — and she wants to be part of making it unstoppable. She’s passionate about equal coverage, proper kit, and creating opportunities for girls to shine. Maiden’s mission to change the status quo in cricket is exactly the kind of future she’s playing for.

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.

Club: Yateley Cricket Club

County / State / Province: Hampshire

Location: Hampshire

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 6

Team position/Preferred position: Bowler

Cricket Journey: Amber Scofield has been leading from the front for six seasons — literally. As a bowler and team captain, she steered both her district and club U15/16 teams to impressive victories, including a league win and a cup final. Her leadership, calm head, and competitive drive are already setting her apart.

Why Maiden: Amber became a Maiden ambassador to show girls that they belong in cricket — and that success isn’t reserved for boys. She’s proud to wear a brand that gives girls kit made for them and wants to use her platform to help others feel powerful, proud, and ready to lead just like she does.

Club: Farmers Cricket Club

County / State / Province: Jersey

Location: Jersey

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 4

Team position/Preferred position: (country 🇯🇪 ) Jersey Under 13 & 16 Wicketkeeper

Cricket Journey: Sophia Firth has been behind the stumps for Jersey’s U13 and U16 squads, already making her mark with sharp glove work — three runouts, two catches, and a stumping in a single standout match. Her calm under pressure and quick reflexes have earned her respect at every level she’s played. Sophia is now working on sharpening her batting to become a true all-round threat — aiming to be the first-choice wicketkeeper for the Jersey Women’s team by 16.

Why Maiden: Sophia joined Maiden because she knows how important it is to feel confident and comfortable in your kit. For years, she struggled with ill-fitting gear not designed for girls. Discovering Maiden was a game-changer — and now, she wants every girl in Jersey to play in kit that actually fits and feels good. For her, Maiden isn’t just about clothing — it’s about confidence.

Club: timperley

County / State / Province: Cheshire

Location: Cheshire

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 8

Team position/Preferred position:

Cricket Journey: Thisumi has been playing cricket for eight years, growing into a strong all-rounder with grit and vision. Her proudest moment so far? Scoring 50 for Cheshire against Lancashire — a performance that reflects her sharp mindset and composure under pressure. That innings wasn't just about runs; it was about confidence, execution, and showing that she could rise to any challenge.

She dreams of playing for Lancashire Thunder and turning professional. But more than that, she wants to make cricket more inclusive — especially for girls who’ve been told the game isn’t for them. Thisumi leads with purpose, using her own journey as proof that the pitch is a place where girls can thrive, lead, and leave a mark.

Why Maiden: Thisumi became a Maiden ambassador because she knows how powerful visibility is. She believes in giving girls the confidence to step forward and be seen — in the right kit, with the right support. Maiden’s commitment to girls' cricket isn’t performative — it’s real, it’s bold, and it’s long overdue.

Through Maiden, Thisumi is helping rewrite the story of who cricket is for. She’s not just representing a brand — she’s representing every girl who wants to walk into this sport and feel like she belongs.