England women turn professional

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England women turn professional

Members of the England women's team are set to turn professional after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) made 10 coaching contracts available.

Nine players were interviewed for the posts on Thursday and the successful applicants will begin work in April.

"It's a massive step forward for the women's game," head of women's cricket Clare Connor told BBC Sport.

Contrary to reports, the contracts are not a reward for retaining the Ashes in Australia in February.

The women were invited to apply for full or part-time contracts, all of which will be designed to ensure they are able to continue training and performing at the highest level.

From the BBC

I have to say that this is overdue, and this could help to give the women's game another kick start. It's good that they're going to be involved in the Chance to Shine scheme as well, it'll all help to promote the game (male and female) and hopefully encourage the next generation to get involved in the game.

 

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Re: England women turn professional

They need to promote the game among women. Thats the only way I think womens cricket will gain popularity.