Essex Cricket can confirm the Academy intake list for the Essex Women ahead of the 2026 season.
The Women’s Academy cohort represents the second intake under a fully professional Essex squad, after the inaugural year as a professional outfit.
Grace Melhuish, Essex Women’s Head of Talent Development said: “We are extremely proud to unveil this year’s Women’s Academy squad.
“These players have shown exceptional potential and a dedication to their development that reflects the values of our programme.
“Our focus now is to provide them with the environment, challenge, and support their need to grow, thrive, and ultimately push for senior honours with Essex.”
2025 Women’s Academy Players
Charlotte Anderson
County: Suffolk
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Wicket-Keeper
Prisha Bedi
County: Essex / Derbyshire
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Right-arm off spin
Amelie Bishop
County: Middlesex
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Left-arm seam
Evie Booker
County: Suffolk
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Right-arm seam
Bella Borges
County: Norfolk
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Right-arm seam
Abigail Butcher
County: Northamptonshire
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Right-arm off spin
Emma Gibbs
County: Northamptonshire
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Wicket-Keeper
Winnie Jewell
County: Middlesex
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Right-arm seam
Olivia Kibler
County: Cambridgeshire
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Wicket-Keeper
Sophia Mitchell
County: Essex / Worcestershire
Playing Style: Left-arm seam | Right-hand bat
Dia Nair
County: Middlesex
Playing Style: Left-hand bat | Right-arm leg spin
Anaya Patel
County: Middlesex
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Right-arm off spin
Mabel Reid
County: Northamptonshire
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Right-arm seam
Clara Thaker
County: Northamptonshire
Playing Style: Right-hand bat | Right-arm seam
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