Batter Sophia Dunkley handed first England central contract

Sophia Dunkley

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Dunkley has played in 15 Twenty20s for England, averaging 19.50 with the bat

England have awarded a central contract to South East Stars batter Sophia Dunkley for the first time.

The 22-year-old has played in 15 Twenty20 internationals after making her debut at the 2018 World Cup in West Indies.

Dunkley is one of 17 players, including captain Heather Knight and all-rounder Nat Sciver, to be handed a central contract.

The contracts will run from 1 May 2021 to 31 October 2022.

In December, 16 cricketers were awarded full-time domestic contracts with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), taking the total to 41.

“The central contracts, along with the roll-out of professional women’s domestic contracts, provide a fantastic opportunity to develop a larger pool of players pushing for selection and help strive for success on the field for England Women,” Jonathan Finch, director of England women’s cricket, said

Dunkley is currently playing for South East Stars in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint…

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