England spinning all-rounder Georgia Davis has signed for Bears Women as the newly-formed side adds more international experience to its line-up.
Davis – who made her England debut last month on the white ball tour of Ireland – has been one of the country’s top wicket takers in recent seasons.
The former police officer, who signed for Central Sparks in 2020, was the leading bowler in the 2023 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy with 27 wickets.
And she made an impressive start to her international career by taking 2/19 in the second ODI against Ireland in September.
The 25-year-old is the 12th player to sign for Bears Women ahead of their debut season in a new-look women’s professional structure from 2025. next year.
“Signing for my hometown team is a massively proud moment,” said Birmingham-born Davis who made The Hundred final this summer with Welsh Fire.
“I’ve been with Warwickshire for almost 15 years. To say I’ll be playing for Warwickshire as a professional cricketer is really special. The women’s game is rapidly growing and I’m excited to be on this journey with it.”
Davis – Central Sparks Vice Captain last season – recorded her career best bowling figures in August when took 6/23 against Western Storm at Taunton.
Bears Head of Women’s Cricket Laura MacLeod, said: “It’s great news Georgia has joined the team. She’s been a Bear for more than a decade now and it seems fitting she’s in the first group of Bears professional women.
“In the last four years she’s made steady progress, which has been rewarded with an England call-up. There is definitely more to come from Georgia.
“She will be one of the most experienced spinners in our bowling attack so she will play a key role in developing that unit alongside our coaches.”
Bears Women are one of eight Tier 1 sides that will play in a revamped national structure from 2025 as part of the England & Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) multi-million pound plan to expand women’s cricket.
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