England women's top batswoman Danni Wyatt-Hodge will represent Surrey in the new women's Tier 1 county competition next season. Last season she played for Southern Vipers in the Charlotte Edwards Cup and Rachel Heyhoe-Flint Trophy and for Southern Brave Women in The Hundred Women's Competition.
The move from Southampton to Surrey, The Oval will see her link up with her 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 desire to be a part of Surrey and also made it clear why she joined the South East Stars.
“I am delighted and honored to be joining Surrey. The club has an incredible history with a winning culture that I want to contribute to. “I love playing at the Kia Oval and can’t wait to entertain the Surrey fans.” South East Stars’ positive brand of cricket was a big factor in me joining the club and I’m excited to get started!” Wyatt explained -Hodge, quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
It was clear to see that she would be a great fit for our new team: Calvert
Surrey's director of women's cricket, Emma Calvert, was effusive in her praise for Wyatt-Hodge and reiterated that she was what the franchise was looking for.
“We are incredibly pleased that Danni Wyatt-Hodge has agreed to move to Surrey for the 2025 season. Danni's career speaks for itself and we believe she will add strength and depth on the field and enrich the team off the field.” After speaking to Danni, it was clear that she would be a great fit for our new team. “The style of cricket she plays is exactly what we want and I’m excited to see what she achieves with the Three Springs,” noted Calvert.
Incidentally, Wyatt-Hodge will play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women in the next edition of the Women's Premier League after her move from UP Warriorz.
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