Durham Women’s Cricket Club has secured a significant signing ahead of the inaugural season of the new county competition in 2025. England offspinning allrounder Mady Villiers has joined the club on a three-year deal, bolstering their squad with her exceptional skills and experience.
Villiers, who has represented England on 20 occasions, brings a wealth of knowledge and talent to Durham. Her impressive bowling record includes 221 white-ball wickets, while her batting prowess has seen her surpass 2000 career runs with eight half-centuries. She has been a key player for Oval Invincibles in the Women’s Hundred, helping them secure consecutive titles in 2021 and 2022.
Villiers’ move to Durham is a major coup for the club, which will become the North-East regional representatives in women’s domestic cricket. She joins a talented squad under the captaincy of her England teammate, Hollie Armitage.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Durham ahead of the 2025 season,” said Villiers. “The club’s vision and the coaching staff’s plans impressed me, and I knew I wanted to be a part of it. It’s an incredibly talented group of players, and I’m confident that moving up north is the right decision for me.”
Durham’s Director of Cricket, Marcus North, expressed his delight at Villiers’ signing. “We are thrilled to have Mady join Durham on a three-year deal,” said North. “Our squad is shaping up nicely, and to recruit an England international of Mady’s caliber is huge for us and the region.”
“Mady has consistently performed at the highest level for Sunrisers and Oval Invincibles, and we’re excited to see her continue her journey with us in the North East. We believe her move to Durham will provide her with the platform to further enhance her England credentials and excel with both bat and ball.”
Villiers’ signing is a testament to Durham’s ambition and commitment to developing a competitive women’s cricket team. With her experience and talent, she is expected to play a pivotal role in the club’s success in the upcoming county competition.
