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Katie Jones Joins Somerset
Somerset County Cricket Club is delighted to have signed wicketkeeper Katie Jones.
The 18-year-old, who is a product of the Gloucestershire Pathway system, has signed an initial two-year deal.
Katie made her Gloucestershire debut in 2021 and was named in the Western Storm Academy the following year.
Her Storm debut came in 2023, and she went on to feature in 13 matches for the team.
She has played four international fixtures for England Under -19s, making a half century on her ODI debut against Australia in Galle this April and was named captain for the U19 IT20 against Sri Lanka.
After putting pen to paper on her contract, Katie said: “It’s amazing! To be given the opportunity to sign a professional contract is something that I’ve always dreamed of. It’s incredible, and I can’t wait to get started, I love the South West, and Somerset is such a great club.
“There’s a sense of excitement that this group has been given the opportunity and the responsibility to set the standard for professional women’s cricket. Aligning with the men’s team will hopefully mean that we can create a big fanbase and inspire both girls and boys across the region.”
Somerset Women Head Coach, Trevor Griffin is pleased to have secured the services of a player with so much promise. “Katie has already shown her abilities at this level, having made her professional debut in 2023,” he said. “She’s captained England Under-19’s recently and I’m excited to see her develop over the coming years because I have no doubts she’ll be pushing for higher honours.”
SCCC Director of Cricket, Andy Hurry said: “Katie’s potential is there for all to see. At the back end of the 2024 season, she transitioned seamlessly into the Western Storm First XI environment demonstrating high potential with the gloves. It’s also clear to see that she has ambitions to play at the highest possible level.
“We look forward to working with her and to helping her achieve her goal of gaining full international honours.”
