Wyatt-Hodge’s departure from the Utilita Bowl was announced alongside that of teammate Charlie Dean, who is also expected to pursue opportunities outside of Hampshire.

All-rounder Dean, 23, leaves Hampshire after representing the county in various guises from under-13 level.

She became the fastest woman to take 50 one-day international wickets, reaching this milestone in just 26 matches, and played for England in all three formats.

“I can’t stress enough the importance of Hampshire and the Southern Vipers in my journey as a cricketer,” Dean said. said on the club’s website., external

“Since I joined Hampshire as a teenager, the coaches and staff have been exceptional, and it has been a privilege to call the Utilita Bowl my home since 2017.

“The success we have had as a team has been nothing short of incredible, and I will look back fondly on my time here.”

Hampshire is among eight counties selected to compete at the first level of the sport’s new structure, along with Durham, Essex, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Somerset, Surrey and Warwickshire.