Yorkshire, Middlesex, Kent, Glamorgan snubbed as eight counties announced
As part of a considerable restructuring of domestic cricket, the ECB has announced the eight counties that will host professional women’s teams from 2025.
Following a rigorous bidding process, Durham, Essex, Hampshire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Somerset, Surrey and Warwickshire have all been awarded what is being referred to as Tier 1 status, while Glamorgan and Yorkshire will join them as part of an expansion in 2027 with a further two teams expected to be added again in 2029.
The eight chosen counties for 2025 wil...