Academy Duo Eve O'Neill And Shristi Patil Sign First Pro Contracts
Spin bowler Eve O’Neill and batter Shristi Patil have signed one-year professional contracts
Southern Vipers' opening batter Abi Norgrove and spin bowler Ava Lee have been selected for England U19s ahead of their tri-series against hosts Sri Lanka, and Australia.
Both 18 years of age, Norgrove and Lee are both cohorts in the Southern Vipers Academy and made their First XI debuts against Sunrisers in the 2023 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, and helped the team lift the silverware for the third time in four years.
Along with fellow Viper Mary Taylor, they will play six matches in total - four T20s and two One Day matches - starting on 29th March with the final match on 9th April.
The duo spoke to Radio Solent's Kevan James ahead of their flight to Sri Lanka on 23rd March - you can watch their full interview below.
Spin bowler Eve O’Neill and batter Shristi Patil have signed one-year professional contracts
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