Thunder Academy intake announced for 2023
Lancashire Cricket is pleased to announce the Thunder Academy intake for the 2023 season.
The squad led by Senior Regional Talent Manager Paul Hindmarch, have been undertaking a winter training programme in the Trafford Cricket Centre at Emirates Old Trafford throughout the winter months and will now move into a schedule of fixtures for the 2023 season.
Five new players Maeve Jones, Olivia Bell, Eliza Cottam, Hannah Snape and Olivia Cunliffe have been included in the squad after their impressive performances in age-group cricket last year.
Thunder Academy 2023:
1. Tilly Kesteven - Porthill Park CC
2. Grace Johnson - Ramsbottom CC
3. Olivia Brinsden - Egremont CC
4. Maeve Jones - Ramsbottom CC
5. Olivia Bell - Stockport Georgians CC
6. Eliza Cottam - Lowerhouse CC
7. Summer Carrington - Leyland CC
8. Hannah Snape - Leyland CC
9. Sophie Morris - Upton CC
10. Bethan Robinson - Nantwich CC
11. Emilia Lamb - Newton Le Willows CC
12. Olivia Cunliffe - Leyland CC
13. Amelia Sammons - Stockport Georgians CC
Senior Regional Talent Manager, Paul Hindmarch, said: “I’d like to congratulate all the players that have been selected in the Thunder Academy this year and I wish them the best of luck as they continue their journey through the Lancashire Cricket/Thunder set-up.
“I’d like to give a special mention to the new players that we have welcomed into the squad after strong performances at county age-group level last season. We look forward to working and supporting the players throughout the year and we’re excited to see them progress on and off the field during the course of the summer.”