Grace Scrivens and England Under-19s headline first wave of Hundred signings

The women's competition uses a negotiation process to fill half of its available slots, following the draft - which took place in March. Sunrisers allrounder and England Under-19 captain Grace Scrivens has joined London Spirit

A host of England Under-19 internationals have been signed by Hundred teams ahead of the 2023 season.

The women's competition uses a negotiation process to fill half of its available slots, following the draft - which took place in March.

And the first wave of signings was announced on Thursday (May 11), led by the youngsters who reached the World Cup final earlier this year.

Sunrisers allrounder and England Under-19 captain Grace Scrivens has joined London Spirit, while Ryana MacDonald-Gay will turn out for Oval Invincibles.

Scrivens, who was also on the books of Spirit last year, said: "I'm delighted to be back. Playing at Lord's in front of such a big crowd was so exciting last season and I can't wait to do it again.

"I'm happy to see a lot of the under-19 team being announced. We really enjoyed the World Cup campaign and it's great to see everyone continuing their professional progression in a world class competition like The Hundred."

Batter Chloe Brewer is on her way to Birmingham Phoenix - who have also signed Scottish leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood, Dutch batter Sterre Kalis, and experienced Australia international Erin Burns. 

Tara Norris, who was a breakthrough star of the WPL in India, has been picked up by Spirit, while the destructive allrounder Marie Kelly has joined Northern Superchargers.

Southern Vipers captain Georgia Adams returns to Southern Brave, while Naomi Dattani has been signed by Trent Rockets.

FULL SIGNINGS LIST

Birmingham Phoenix: Abtaha Maqsood, Erin Burns, Chloe Brewer, Sterre Kalis

London Spirit: Grace Scrivens, Tara Norris, Niamh Holland

Manchester Originals: Liberty Heap, Phoebe Graham, Fi Morris

Northern Superchargers: Marie Kelly, Aylish Cranstone, Phoebe Franklin

Oval Invincibles: Eva Gray, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Kira Chathli

Southern Brave: Georgia Adams, Rhianna Southby, Danielle Gregory

Trent Rockets: Josie Groves, Emma Jones, Naomi Dattani, Alexa Stonehouse

Welsh Fire: Alex Griffiths, Claire Nicholas, Sarah Bryce

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