Rising Star Ambassadors

Emily

A pace bowler playing for Knowle and Dorridge and representing Warwickshire.

Emily has already shown her leadership on and off the field, captaining her U15 girls’ side to the indoor final at Lord’s, leading U17s and first teams at school, and winning a national T20 plate. She has earned county call-ups across multiple age groups and plays with determination, pride, and a deep love for the game.

She became a Maiden ambassador because she remembers what it felt like to be left out, without kit, changing rooms, or support. Emily is committed to changing that story for the next generation, building the inclusive cricket community she never had and using Maiden as the platform to help make it happen.

Nirujah

A batter and spin bowler playing for Dorridge Cricket Club and representing Warwickshire.

Nirujah is proud of her unbeaten 47, not just for the runs but for what it represents, progress, belief, and the joy of playing the game. She is determined to help cricket gain the recognition it deserves and to encourage more girls to discover the sport she loves.

She became a Maiden ambassador to help shift perceptions and boost engagement in girls’ cricket. For Nirujah, Maiden is a platform to show how powerful the game can be and to play her part in opening it up to more players everywhere.

Club: Sutton in craven Cricket Club

County / State / Province: North Yorkshire

Location: North Yorkshire

Number Of Years Playing Cricket: 7

Team position/Preferred position: Bowling

Cricket Journey: Eva Kitching’s proudest moment wasn’t a stat — it was building a team. After seven years in the game, her biggest achievement was helping recruit enough players to form a girls’ team. She’s a bowler with heart and vision, playing for fun, friendship, and the future of the sport.

Why Maiden: Eva became a Maiden ambassador to show just how powerful one girl’s enthusiasm can be. She’s passionate about making cricket feel welcoming, inclusive, and exciting for others — and believes Maiden is doing exactly that, by giving girls visibility, comfort, and pride in the way they play.