England Women’s top-order hitter Danni Wyatt-Hodge will represent Surrey in the new Tier 1 Women’s County Competition next season. It was during the previous season that she competed in the Charlotte Edwards Cup and Rachel Heyhoe-Flint Trophy for the Southern Vipers, in addition to Southern Brave Women in The Hundred Women’s competition.

The move to Surrey, The Oval, from Southampton will see her join forces with England teammates, Sophia Dunkley and Alice Capsey. Meanwhile, the 33-year-old currently represents Hobart Hurricanes Women in the Women’s Big Bash League.

Wyatt-Hodge expressed her excitement at being part of Surrey and also made it clear why she was joining the South East Stars.

“I am both excited and honored to join Surrey. The club has an incredible history with a culture of success that I want to contribute to. I love playing at the Kia Oval and can’t wait to entertain the Surrey supporters. South East Stars’ positive brand of cricket was a big factor in my decision to join the club and I can’t wait to get started!” said Wyatt-Hodge, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

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It was clear that she would be a perfect fit for our new team: Calvert

Surrey’s director of women’s cricket, Emma Calvert, praised Wyatt-Hodge and said she was what the franchise was looking for.

“We are incredibly pleased that Danni Wyatt-Hodge has agreed to commit to Surrey for the 2025 season. Danni’s career speaks for itself and we believe she will add strength and depth to the field as well as the team off the field After speaking with Danni it was clear that she would be a great fit for our new team. The style of cricket she plays is exactly the way we want to go about our business. and I can’t wait to see what she accomplishes wearing the Three,” Calvert noted.

Incidentally, Wyatt-Hodge is set to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the upcoming edition of the Women’s Premier League after leaving UP Warriorz.

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