York-born Grace Hall becomes the latest Yorkshire Women addition

YORK-BORN bowler Grace Hall is the latest player to have signed for Yorkshire Women.

Hall, 21, joins Yorkshire after two seasons of regional cricket with the Northern Diamonds, having initially risen through the Yorkshire age groups.

The seam bowler impressed in her debut 2023 season with the Northern Diamonds, claiming 21 wickets in 15 appearances across both T20 and 50-over cricket.

Hall has recently recovered from an ankle ligaments injury that was sustained in the Summer, and becomes Richard Pryah’s latest addition to the new look Yorkshire Women.

Speaking on her move, Hall commented: “I’m very proud to have signed for Yorkshire.

“This is my first professional contract, and it’s with my home county, where I’ve played cricket since I was 11 years old.

“As a kid, I used to go to all the Yorkshire vs Lancashire T20 Blast games. That was in our family routine.

“I’ve had an amazing time representing the Diamonds for the last two years and have made some life-long friends. But, at the same time, I’m so excited to fully represent Yorkshire and almost get back to my roots.

“I’ve finished my degree now, and I’ve got my dream job straight out of Uni. I don’t think it’s really sunk in yet.

“Instead of sharing my time with doing both, which I’ve done for the last two years with the Diamonds, I can fully focus on my cricket. It’s really exciting.”

Pryah added: “We’re delighted for Grace to sign her first professional contract, it’s one of the proudest moments in your career – and you can see that excitement.

“Grace has put in the hard work to return to fitness following her injury, and we’re looking forward to helping her develop her all-round game.

“She has a unique bowling skillset and for the future we believe she could be a real threat and one to watch in the squad.

“Her determination and attributes are a perfect fit for this squad, and we all believe that she will only improve further by working with the coaching staff and team here.”