England duo Tammy Beaumont and Danni Wyatt rejoin Southern Vipers in Kia Super League

New Zealand's Suzie Bates also re-joins the side once again as an overseas player

Southern Vipers have announced that England duo Tammy Beaumont and Danni Wyatt are to return to the team for this year's Kia Super League.

The England pair first joined the 2016 champions last year but the ECB confirmed that both Beaumont and Wyatt will now return to the Ageas Bowl for another season.

New Zealand allrounder Suzie Bates is another name who will be returning to Southern Vipers, but as an overseas player.

Wicketkeeper Beaumont said: "I’m really excited to be back with the Southern Vipers for another season. Although last year was disappointing, we learned lots and everyone is looking forward to getting back to winning ways this year."

Kiwi Bates added: "I'm so happy to be coming back to the Southern Vipers for my fourth season – it’s such a great place to play and I’m looking forward to contributing to the team’s success again this summer."

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Former England captain Charlotte Edwards, currently the Director of Women's Cricket, also spoe saying: "We’re delighted to be welcoming Suzie, Tammy and Danni back to the Southern Vipers for KSL 2019.

"We’re so lucky to have world-class players of their calibre who bring so much to our squad. It’s such an exciting summer for the women’s game and we all can’t wait for it to start."

The Southern Vipers will get this summer’s campaign underway at Liverpool as they take on Lancashire Thunder on Sunday 22nd July.

Finals day between the top three sides from the group stage returns to Hove on September 1.

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