Paul Prichard Appointed Head Coach Of Hampshire Women

Paul Prichard has been appointed as Head Coach of Hampshire Women, on an interim basis, until the end of the 2025 season.

Prichard joined the coaching staff at Utilita Bowl in 2022 and has worked as batting coach for Southern Vipers, the regional women’s team based at the ground, and on the men and boys’ pathway.

A former professional cricketer, Prichard carved out an illustrious career with Essex, where he played from 1982-2001.

He featured over 300 times in First-Class cricket, where he scored more than 16,000 runs, and played in 299 List A matches where he scored over 7,000 runs.

Hampshire Women play their first match of 2025 on Wednesday 23 April against Warwickshire at Edgbaston, before a first home match against Surrey on Sunday 27 April.

Fans can watch Hampshire Women for as little as £50 with a Women’s Season Ticket, which grants the holder access to all of Hampshire Women’s home matches, including Vitality Blast double-headers.

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The best way to watch both Hampshire Men and Women in action in 2025 is with a Hampshire Cricket Membership.

Standard membership is available for £230, whilst junior and young adult memberships start at only £30.

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