Former South East Stars batter Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones has signed for Essex Women on a short-term rookie contract ahead of the newly-professional Eagles’ debut season.
Blinkhorn-Jones, 21, is a right-hander who came through Surrey’s academy and played in the old regional set-up for elite women’s domestic cricket between 2022 and 2024.
She hit centuries in both the 2023 and 2024 Women’s London Championship, including a masterful 125 from 129 balls in the latter season to lead her side to a nail-biting one-wicket win over Kent.
Blinkhorn-Jones’ top score for South East Stars is 77, hit when she was aged just 19 against a Central Sparks attack that included four England players.
“It’s a brilliant moment to sign for Essex,” said Blinkhorn-Jones. “It allows me to further my development as a player in a great environment, while working with some top coaches to improve my game.
“I’m excited to get to work and continue to push myself to be the best player I can be, and hopefully contribute to Essex winning matches!”
Andy Tennant, Essex Women Team Director, added: “The addition of Maddie to our squad is a very valuable one for us.
“The game is built upon being able to develop young, talented players, and we are delighted with Maddie’s vote of confidence in what we are building here at Essex that she sees this as the best place for her to keep growing.”
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