International Women’s Day: Celebrating Three Inspiring Cricket Journeys

International Women’s Day: Celebrating Three Inspiring Cricket Journeys

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the incredible women and girls who make cricket in Sussex a vibrant, welcoming community. Whether through leading on the field, scoring behind the scenes or coaching the next generation, their stories show that cricket is a game for everyone.

Today, we’re spotlighting three amazing females involved in cricket, each sharing their journey in full on the Sussex Cricket Foundation social channels, so you can hear their stories in their own words.

Chiara Green: Sussex Women’s Captain

In her International Women’s Day video, Chiara reflects on what wearing the Sussex badge means to her - representing her county, her teammates and the journey that began at her local state school. She also shares how she never expected to play at this level and how opportunities helped shape her pathway.

Chiara speaks passionately about why now is such an exciting time for Women’s Cricket. With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England & Wales ahead, she believes the momentum is only just beginning and the game can thrive off the kind of support that the Women’s Football and Rugby teams have received in recent years.

Watch Chiara’s full story on our socials here.

Watch the Sussex Sharks Women & England Women in action this summer: Sussex Women's Fixtures & ICC Women's T20 World Cup Fixtures

Ellen Camp: Young Scorer at Slinfold CC

Ellen’s feature highlights a different but equally vital pathway into cricket: scoring. In her video, she shares how stepping behind the scorebook has helped her find confidence and belonging, plus a new perspective on the sport.

As a young scorer at Slinfold CC, she discovered that cricket isn’t just about batting or bowling, there are countless roles that make the game possible. Ellen wants more women and girls to experience how rewarding volunteering can be, even if they’ve never played before.

Watch Ellen’s journey into scoring on our socials here.

Explore scoring & umpiring with the brand-new free ECB Online Courses here.

Cherry Taylor: A Lifelong Love of Cricket

Cherry’s story is a heartfelt reminder of how early experiences can shape a lifelong love of the game.

Her journey began in childhood at Mountfield Village Cricket Ground, where her dad captained the local team. She spent countless hours helping him mow the square, roll the wicket and prepare the ground. She was the only girl eager to join the coaching sessions he arranged, but that didn’t stop her.

At secondary school, despite cricket not being offered to girls, her teachers encouraged her to train with the boys, selected her for school teams and supported her all the way to Sussex trials. That support also led her to join an after‑school cricket club run by former England Women’s wicketkeeper Shirley Hodges, a key figure in her development.

By 15, Cherry was selected for the Sussex Under 19 Women's team and later played for Brighton & Hove Women - at the time, the only women’s team in East Sussex.

After stepping back from the sport to raise her family, Cherry returned with a renewed passion for coaching. She completed her first coaching qualification in the 1980s but found new inspiration years later when Robertsbridge Cricket Club approached her. Women at the club wanted to develop their skills and create more opportunities to play and Cherry stepped in to help.

From winter coaching sessions in 2021 to entering the Sussex Women’s Soft Ball League, achieving division wins and reaching county finals, Cherry has become central to a growing community of women and girls discovering cricket for the first time.

She completed her Level 1 coaching qualification in 2023, her Level 2 in 2025 and now plays a key role in delivering All Stars Cricket sessions, supporting the thriving women’s & girls’ section, and organising new indoor fixtures for local teams.

Her passion is simple and inspiring:

“I love being able to help promote the great game of cricket to women and girls. It is very rewarding to see them develop their skills, have fun, and enjoyment of the game.”

Discover Cherry’s story on our socials here.

Want to get involved in coaching? We have an ECB Female-Only Foundation Course coming up later this summer: Express Your Interest

Your Turn: Start Your Cricket Journey

Feeling inspired? Whether you want to play, coach, score or simply get involved, there’s a place for everyone in cricket.

For more information or to find your local opportunities, please get in touch with our Women & Girls / Diverse Communities Manager: ayscha.woods@sussexcricket.co.uk

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